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AK16 GAR

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

61,025 mi
Last recorded61,025 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK16 GAR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 61,025 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 56,881 miles

Oil leak.

Wipers smear.

Fail 17 Mar 2025 56,866 miles

Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Engine oil level high.

Offside Front Fog lamp loose.

Oil leak.

Wipers smear.

Pass 19 Mar 2024 52,500 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 18 Mar 2024 52,500 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 44,712 miles

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

minor engine oil leak(s)

misting of fluid around nearside steering rack gaiter

misting of oil around nearside of transmission

possible slightly rough offside front wheel bearing when rotated

Fail 1 Mar 2023 44,712 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

minor engine oil leak(s)

misting of fluid around nearside steering rack gaiter

misting of oil around nearside of transmission

possible slightly rough offside front wheel bearing when rotated

Pass 21 Mar 2022 38,464 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 38,463 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 29,197 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 22,639 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 22,438 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Undertray fitted, not allowing full inspection.

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 15,780 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 15,780 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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 GAR is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GAR, 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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AK16 GAR is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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