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AK66 VLB

2016 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,846 mi
Last recorded57,846 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK66 VLB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 57,846 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 51,555 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 26 Jul 2024 42,335 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jul 2024 42,335 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 30,664 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 30,664 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear tyres wearing out of shape slightly

Pass 2 Aug 2022 19,737 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 16,648 miles

Rear Rear seats in the folded down position before test, seats put up right and locked in place before test commenced.

Pass 16 Dec 2020 12,916 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 11,283 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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AK66 VLB is a 2016 Ford Focus in Black 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 AK66 VLB, 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 AK66 VLB registered?

AK66 VLB is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 December 2016.

Is AK66 VLB safe to buy?

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