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AU16 WHT

2016 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

176,970 mi
Last recorded176,970 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU16 WHT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 176,970 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 173,197 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 169,295 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2023 164,590 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front 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))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 158,674 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 150,520 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s trailing arms (bonding) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear tyres stepped

Fail 1 Mar 2021 150,520 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s trailing arms (bonding) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear tyres stepped

Pass 6 Mar 2020 127,569 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 77,294 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 WHT is a 2016 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,499cc diesel 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 WHT, 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 WHT registered?

AU16 WHT is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 March 2016.

Is AU16 WHT safe to buy?

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