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AJ65 AET

2016 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

119,780 mi
Last recorded119,780 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ65 AET
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 119,780 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated.

Slight play in steering.

Fail 26 Oct 2024 119,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated.

Slight play in steering.

Pass 2 Dec 2023 105,823 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2023 105,816 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 92,526 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 10 Dec 2022 92,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 84,669 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 68,953 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 40,555 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 33,772 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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AJ65 AET is a 2016 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,997cc 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 AJ65 AET, 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 AJ65 AET registered?

AJ65 AET is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 January 2016.

Is AJ65 AET safe to buy?

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