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AJ16 YGZ

2016 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

120,266 mi
Last recorded120,266 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 YGZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 120,266 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 115,009 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2025 115,003 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 109,840 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 96,057 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 73,269 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 57,202 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 42,017 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 24,498 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 YGZ 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 88.9%.

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 YGZ, 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 YGZ registered?

AJ16 YGZ is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 August 2016.

Is AJ16 YGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ16 YGZ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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