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AP65 SXY

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,849 mi
Last recorded96,849 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP65 SXY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 96,849 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2026 96,849 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Position lamp switch insecure (4.2.2 (b))

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective smears screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 88,773 miles

Chip in windscreen

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 88,773 miles

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

Chip in windscreen

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 77,811 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front tyres wearing on edge

small chip in windscreen

Pass 17 Feb 2023 70,102 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 62,303 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 62,298 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 57,979 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 42,072 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 30,902 miles

front tyres worn/wearing inner edges of tread

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 SXY is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AP65 SXY, 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 SXY registered?

AP65 SXY is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 February 2016.

Is AP65 SXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP65 SXY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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