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AO16 DXZ

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,659 mi
Last recorded110,659 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO16 DXZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 110,659 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2025 110,659 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 103,108 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 95,053 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2023 95,053 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 85,302 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 76,039 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 76,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0.7mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0.7mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2020 60,342 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 45,802 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Various Cuts, Uneven Wear on Inner Edge and Nail in Tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Various Cuts in Tread and Uneven Wear on Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2020 45,801 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Various Cuts, Uneven Wear on Inner Edge and Nail in Tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Various Cuts in Tread and Uneven Wear on Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 30,102 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 DXZ is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AO16 DXZ, 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 DXZ registered?

AO16 DXZ is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is AO16 DXZ safe to buy?

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