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AJ16 WHC

2016 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,873 mi
Last recorded89,873 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 WHC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 89,873 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2025 89,873 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2024 85,304 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 80,202 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 74,412 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 74,412 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 64,566 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 64,565 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/40 18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/40 18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 55,396 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2019 43,811 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall 235.40.18.YXL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 WHC is a 2016 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WHC, 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 WHC registered?

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

Is AJ16 WHC safe to buy?

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