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AU16 HCJ

2016 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

17,084 mi
Last recorded17,084 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU16 HCJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 17,084 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damaged 235 40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 15,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall 235 40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 15,694 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235 40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall 235 40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also out of shape 235 40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 14,329 miles

Central Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded near center undertray fixing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 13,546 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 12,859 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative washer jet cover missing (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 11,862 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 10,905 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 8,738 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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AU16 HCJ is a 2016 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AU16 HCJ, 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 AU16 HCJ registered?

AU16 HCJ is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is AU16 HCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU16 HCJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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