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AO16 FZC

2016 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,131 mi
Last recorded55,131 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO16 FZC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 55,131 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 51,618 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2025 51,618 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 46,866 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

covers and shields restricts view

large presence of mud on vehicle underside

luggage area load

Fail 28 Mar 2024 46,866 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords within area of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

covers and shields restricts view

large presence of mud on vehicle underside

luggage area load

Pass 28 Mar 2023 41,741 miles

Covèrs and shields restricts view

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Area within tread visible surface cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 35,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Tyre scabbing and sidewall worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light side repeater not fully secure in mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 30,203 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 27,705 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 20,983 miles

front brakes getting low

rear suspension bushes perished

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 FZC 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 80%.

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 FZC, 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 FZC registered?

AO16 FZC is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 April 2016.

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