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AK16 VSD

2016 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,542 mi
Last recorded71,542 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK16 VSD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 71,542 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2026 71,519 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2025 65,688 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

tpms light indicates pressures need adjusting

Pass 9 Jul 2024 59,572 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2024 59,572 miles

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

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

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

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

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

coolant low

Pass 28 Jun 2023 52,359 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 52,359 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 14 Jul 2022 46,018 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

tpms light indicates tyre pressures need adjusting

Pass 15 Jul 2021 38,601 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 32,696 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2020 32,696 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 23,657 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 VSD is a 2016 Ford Focus in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VSD, 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 VSD is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 April 2016.

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