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AR16 ADZ

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,015 mi
Last recorded54,015 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR16 ADZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 54,015 miles

Rear Lower exhaust clamp insecure

Fail 5 Aug 2026 54,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower exhaust clamp insecure

Pass 4 Aug 2025 40,518 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre leaking

Rear exhaust joint clamp broken

Pass 23 Jul 2024 27,768 miles

Central Rear Central rear Exhaust clamp corroded through, join in exhaust is secure and airtight

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2024 27,768 miles

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

Central Rear Central rear Exhaust clamp corroded through, join in exhaust is secure and airtight

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 24,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords area of outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords area of outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

covers and shields

exhaust clamp corroded at rear , exhaust secure and gas tight

Pass 6 Aug 2022 22,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords area of outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords area outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

covers and shields restricts view

exhaust clamp corrode at rear, exhaust secure and gas tight

Pass 17 Jul 2021 19,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords area of outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords area of outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear exhaust clamp corroded, exhaust secure and gas tight

covers and shields restricts view

Pass 27 Jul 2020 16,138 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Pass 29 Jul 2019 12,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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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AR16 ADZ is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,999cc 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 AR16 ADZ, 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 AR16 ADZ registered?

AR16 ADZ is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 August 2016.

Is AR16 ADZ safe to buy?

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