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AJ16 LRU

2016 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

117,191 mi
Last recorded117,191 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 LRU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 117,191 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2025 117,191 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 95,289 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 74,743 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 54,242 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 41,139 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 35,557 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 30,001 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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AJ16 LRU is a 2016 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2016 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 48,156 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ16 LRU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 10 years old, this Ford Focus is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AJ16 LRU registered?

AJ16 LRU is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 July 2016.

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The MOT history for AJ16 LRU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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