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AU16 XLA

2016 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

80,140 mi
Last recorded80,140 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU16 XLA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 80,140 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Undertray not fully secure exhaust heat shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

covers and shields restricts view

sign of oil at engine hydraulic mounting

Pass 18 Mar 2025 73,761 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords within area of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Undertray not fully secure exhaust shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

covers and shields restricts view

Pass 27 Mar 2024 68,129 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 68,129 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside side repeater lens broken with a protruding sharpe edge that could cause injury

Pass 25 Mar 2023 62,641 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 57,454 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 50,600 miles

Suspension bushes perished

Pass 31 Mar 2020 44,831 miles

Both front wishbones bushes perished

Both rear tyres staring to perish

Nearside Front tyre down to 3.6mm low on edge

Offside Front tyre down to 3mm low on edge

Rear suspension bushes perished

Pass 20 Mar 2019 31,585 miles

Rear suspension bushes perished

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 XLA is a 2016 Ford Focus in Red with a 999cc petrol 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 XLA, 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 XLA registered?

AU16 XLA is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 March 2016.

Is AU16 XLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU16 XLA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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