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AK16 DFE

2016 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,667 mi
Last recorded83,667 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 27 May 2026 83,667 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 63,116 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 54,019 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 45,954 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 35,916 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 30,189 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 29,467 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 26,398 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 19,037 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 DFE is a 2016 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DFE, 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 DFE registered?

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

Is AK16 DFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK16 DFE shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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