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AK16 VSY

2016 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

44,884 mi
Last recorded44,884 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK16 VSY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 44,884 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 42,160 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2024 42,160 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 39,036 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside Front Lower Arms, Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 34,941 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 31,367 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 28,490 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 23,249 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 VSY is a 2016 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,499cc diesel 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 VSY, 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 VSY registered?

AK16 VSY is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 May 2016.

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