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AK16 FWV

2016 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,439 mi
Last recorded72,439 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK16 FWV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 72,439 miles

both front tyres worn on the inner edge

Pass 1 Jul 2025 66,486 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 60,676 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 53,765 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 46,462 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 40,569 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 40,569 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure structure of the inner edge has failed and the tyre is distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged blocking on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 25,956 miles

Central Front front bumper undertray missing

Fail 1 Jul 2020 25,956 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front front bumper undertray missing

Pass 2 Jul 2019 17,098 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 FWV is a 2016 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FWV, 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 FWV registered?

AK16 FWV is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 April 2016.

Is AK16 FWV safe to buy?

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