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AU16 WHZ

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

80,483 mi
Last recorded80,483 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU16 WHZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 80,483 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2025 77,342 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 70,850 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 23 May 2023 63,743 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 58,403 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 14 Jun 2021 45,325 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2021 45,259 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 35,768 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 31,672 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 WHZ is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue 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 WHZ, 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 WHZ registered?

AU16 WHZ is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 May 2016.

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