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AP65 SSX

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,774 mi
Last recorded92,774 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 92,774 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 4 Sep 2026 92,772 miles

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

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 Sep 2025 76,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.67 mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.78 mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Aug 2025 76,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulb fitted to main beam, (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced main beam bulb bulb fallen into rear of headlamp (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Led bulb fitted to main beam (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.67 mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.78 mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder

Pass 6 Sep 2024 64,137 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 64,137 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 48,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner and outer edge , close to exposing cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 48,749 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested both sides (see above ) (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner and outer edge , close to exposing cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 20,004 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 20,004 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 17,489 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 17,489 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 14,997 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 11,142 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 10,186 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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AP65 SSX is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SSX, 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 AP65 SSX registered?

AP65 SSX is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 February 2016.

Is AP65 SSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP65 SSX shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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