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AP65 HSF

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,527 mi
Last recorded87,527 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP65 HSF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 87,527 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 84,704 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2025 84,703 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 72,550 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 67,838 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 60,693 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 60,693 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Brake discs heavily lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 47,554 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 47,553 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2021 36,919 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 36,919 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre worn both edges

Offside Front tyre worn both edges

Pass 26 Sep 2020 31,718 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 25,816 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 18,143 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin

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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AP65 HSF is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AP65 HSF, 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

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What year was AP65 HSF registered?

AP65 HSF is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 January 2016.

Is AP65 HSF safe to buy?

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