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AJ65 EFU

2016 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,474 mi
Last recorded102,474 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ65 EFU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 102,474 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jan 2026 102,443 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 92,506 miles

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))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 92,506 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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 16 Jan 2024 84,350 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2024 84,349 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability snapped (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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 13 Jan 2023 74,307 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 74,307 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 62,277 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 56,395 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 45,228 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 36,105 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 EFU is a 2016 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EFU, 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 EFU registered?

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

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