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AU16 XBF

2016 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

85,118 mi
Last recorded85,118 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU16 XBF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 85,118 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 79,065 miles

Headlamp switch insecure

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2025 79,055 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp switch insecure

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 69,885 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 215/50 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp switch insecure

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Feb 2023 61,557 miles

Headlamp switch insecure

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perished 215/50 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn low 215/50 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 53,108 miles

Covers fitted preventing an inspection of various components

Front Coil spring corroded Both (upper coil) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perished/aged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 47,984 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 42,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching the minimum tread depth marks [1000 miles] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inside the rack boot ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching the minimum tread depth marks and wearing on the inner edge of the treaded section of the tyre [1000 miles] (5.2.3 (e))

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the central and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen

Pass 20 Feb 2019 22,841 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 XBF is a 2016 Ford Focus in Grey 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 XBF, 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 XBF registered?

AU16 XBF is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 March 2016.

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