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AJ16 YHO

2016 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,447 mi
Last recorded83,447 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 83,447 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 75,860 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2025 75,859 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm two front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2024 70,646 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 62,536 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

P3,,,,,,((0.50))...205/55/16 x 4,

Fail 18 Jul 2023 62,536 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

P3,,,,,,((0.50))...205/55/16 x 4,

Pass 13 Jul 2022 52,237 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jun 2021 42,076 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 31,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 24,381 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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 YHO 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 80%.

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 YHO, 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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AJ16 YHO is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 July 2016.

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