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AK16 CWT

2016 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

29,848 mi
Last recorded29,848 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK16 CWT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 29,848 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 25,634 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 25,629 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 21,800 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking And Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking And Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 21,776 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking And Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking And Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle Has Failed The Emissions Test Multiple Times

Pass 3 Mar 2022 18,500 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 18,478 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 15,209 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 13,264 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 8,870 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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AK16 CWT is a 2016 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,499cc 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 AK16 CWT, 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 AK16 CWT registered?

AK16 CWT is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is AK16 CWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK16 CWT shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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