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AK16 TFJ

2016 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,973 mi
Last recorded141,973 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK16 TFJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 141,973 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 129,178 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (both sides) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (both sides) (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (both sides) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (both sides) (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (bothy sides) trailing arm bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 113,535 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (both sides) small cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 98,041 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 84,273 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2022 84,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 72,472 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 60,707 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both slightly damaged also (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Under body cover fitted

Fail 11 Aug 2020 60,605 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both slightly damaged also (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Under body cover fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2019 46,345 miles

Offside Front Side repeater started working during test

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 TFJ is a 2016 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TFJ, 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 TFJ registered?

AK16 TFJ is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 June 2016.

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