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AL56 THO

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,673 mi
Last recorded91,673 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL56 THO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 91,673 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 82,079 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 73,544 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 64,851 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 64,813 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2021 58,146 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 51,523 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 51,523 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 44,365 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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AL56 THO is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AL56 THO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AL56 THO?

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What year was AL56 THO registered?

AL56 THO is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 October 2016.

Is AL56 THO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL56 THO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AL56 THO have outstanding finance?

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