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AK16 VVF

2016 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,742 mi
Last recorded118,742 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK16 VVF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 118,742 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 104,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2024 88,565 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 69,502 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 53,709 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 46,143 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 35,767 miles

All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output lenses tinted (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 35,767 miles

All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output lenses tinted (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 29,542 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 29,524 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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 VVF is a 2016 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,997cc 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 VVF, 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 VVF registered?

AK16 VVF is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 May 2016.

Is AK16 VVF safe to buy?

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