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AU16 PBO

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,081 mi
Last recorded76,081 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU16 PBO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 76,081 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2026 76,079 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 21 May 2025 70,905 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2024 66,434 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 60,803 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Fail 3 Apr 2023 60,803 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 24 May 2022 48,102 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre down to 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre down to 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 34,643 miles

Front brake pads starting to wear low + discs lipped

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 26,256 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 26 Feb 2019 16,756 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 PBO is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue with a 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 AU16 PBO, 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 AU16 PBO registered?

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

Is AU16 PBO safe to buy?

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