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AJ16 VEV

2016 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

63,286 mi
Last recorded63,286 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 VEV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 63,286 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside inner almost 1.5mm limit advise replace A.S.A.P. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear subframe and suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2024 57,089 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 49,130 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 42,479 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 35,786 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 35,785 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 28,735 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 21,870 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 21,870 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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 VEV is a 2016 Ford Focus in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VEV, 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 VEV registered?

AJ16 VEV is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is AJ16 VEV safe to buy?

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