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AK16 VVZ

2016 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

78,898 mi
Last recorded78,898 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 78,898 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil VERY SLIGHT (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 May 2025 68,369 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 61,297 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm of material left (about 10mm new) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2023 45,870 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 43,834 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2022 43,834 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 40,861 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2020 37,189 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2019 31,534 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))

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 VVZ is a 2016 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VVZ, 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 VVZ registered?

AK16 VVZ is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 May 2016.

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