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AL14 GAR

2016 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

103,213 mi
Last recorded103,213 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL14 GAR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 103,213 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 97,478 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 91,466 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 76,443 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 65,158 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 53,585 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 46,799 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn slightly on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 46,799 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn slightly on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2019 42,500 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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AL14 GAR is a 2016 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,499cc 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 AL14 GAR, 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 AL14 GAR registered?

AL14 GAR is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is AL14 GAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL14 GAR shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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