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AO16 CEK

2016 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

70,475 mi
Last recorded70,475 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO16 CEK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 70,475 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 61,808 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 61,231 miles

Covers and under trays fitted , obscuring testable components

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Outer rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts to tread and sidewalls , outer sidewall brushed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control /stabiliser arm bush bonding breaking away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Small stone chips to windscreen , not affecting drivers view

Pass 3 Apr 2024 56,152 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 31 Mar 2023 50,737 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Apr 2022 42,131 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 38,362 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2021 38,362 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 35,726 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 31,456 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 30,748 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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AO16 CEK is a 2016 Ford Focus in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AO16 CEK, 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 AO16 CEK registered?

AO16 CEK is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 March 2016.

Is AO16 CEK safe to buy?

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