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AU16 WEC

2016 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,080 mi
Last recorded59,080 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU16 WEC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 59,080 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2026 59,079 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 54,750 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front slightly wearing on edges and offside front slightly wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 54,749 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front slightly wearing on edges and offside front slightly wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 49,545 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin starting to become low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 44,415 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 40,279 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 37,982 miles

unable to inspect outter sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2020 35,566 miles

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

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

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2019 28,880 miles

sill covers and engine undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

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 WEC is a 2016 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,498cc 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 WEC, 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

How do I check the history of AU16 WEC?

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What year was AU16 WEC registered?

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

Is AU16 WEC safe to buy?

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