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AK16 SZE

2016 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,100 mi
Last recorded56,100 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK16 SZE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 27 May 2026 56,100 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2025 55,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STRONG ADVISORY (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STRONG ADVISORY (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 52,579 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 61,935 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 48,901 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 43,098 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

front brake discs slightly lipped

nearside rear and offside rear tyres unevenly worn on inner edges

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 28 Jun 2021 38,793 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 34,727 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to lose shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to lose shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 29,574 miles

Both front tyres slightly wearing on shoulders

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin starting to get low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 SZE is a 2016 Ford Focus in Black with a 999cc petrol 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 SZE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK16 SZE registered?

AK16 SZE is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is AK16 SZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK16 SZE 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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