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AK16 SZR

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

129,093 mi
Last recorded129,093 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK16 SZR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 129,093 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 119,251 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 109,825 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 98,166 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 88,675 miles

engine/under/sill covers

Pass 17 May 2021 78,023 miles

top covers under trays sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2020 68,094 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/50r17 95w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/50r17 95w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2020 67,983 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/50r17 95w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/50r17 95w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2019 49,933 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres (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 SZR is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SZR, 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 SZR registered?

AK16 SZR is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 June 2016.

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The MOT history for AK16 SZR shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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