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AK16 TFA

2016 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

69,610 mi
Last recorded69,610 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK16 TFA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 69,610 miles

covers /under tray fitted

o/s/r& n/s/r brake pipe have corrosion

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 17 Oct 2025 69,610 miles

covers /under tray fitted

o/s/r& n/s/r brake pipe have corrosion

outer sill covers fitted

Central Rear Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 63,013 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder. ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread, inner edge worn and stepped, sidewall perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust heatshield insecure.

Pass 19 Sep 2023 59,140 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also nail in tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 53,621 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Slightly perished side wall also. ()

Pass 20 Sep 2021 48,430 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 45,494 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 37,711 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 TFA is a 2016 Ford Focus in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 TFA, 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 TFA registered?

AK16 TFA is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 July 2016.

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