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AO04 ALF

2016 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

39,364 mi
Last recorded39,364 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 ALF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 39,364 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 29,782 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2025 29,782 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Apr 2024 23,184 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 18,479 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 18,366 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 16,359 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords perish cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 14,567 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 14,000 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 11,770 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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AO04 ALF is a 2016 Ford Focus in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AO04 ALF, 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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How do I check the history of AO04 ALF?

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What year was AO04 ALF registered?

AO04 ALF is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 March 2016.

Is AO04 ALF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO04 ALF shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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