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AK16 RVM

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,870 mi
Last recorded120,870 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK16 RVM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 120,870 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 May 2025 115,584 miles

Rear wiper perished

Fail 22 May 2025 115,584 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear wiper perished

Pass 22 Apr 2024 103,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6-2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6-2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 19 Apr 2024 103,132 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both-sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6-2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6-2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 31 Mar 2023 89,921 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 78,150 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Apr 2022 78,150 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 65,103 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2020 53,021 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 40,115 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 RVM is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AK16 RVM, 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 RVM is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 April 2016.

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