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AJ52 DUK

2016 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

116,468 mi
Last recorded116,468 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 DUK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 116,468 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 99,222 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 May 2025 101,214 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 93,601 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 92,981 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2024 92,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 88,683 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 81,389 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 83,779 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged Damage to curbing band (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Stepping (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Stepping (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 83,779 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged Damage to curbing band (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Stepping (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Stepping (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 66,567 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 66,567 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged 235/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 71,061 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 63,607 miles

Engine bay covers obscuring testable components

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

Under trays/covers obscuring testable components

Fail 6 Aug 2021 63,607 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine bay covers obscuring testable components

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

Under trays/covers obscuring testable components

Pass 5 Feb 2021 60,726 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2020 54,370 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 38,671 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 47,584 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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AJ52 DUK is a 2016 Ford Focus in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AJ52 DUK, 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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AJ52 DUK is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 June 2016.

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