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AU16 XLJ

2016 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

53,818 mi
Last recorded53,818 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU16 XLJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 53,818 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2026 53,819 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2025 49,894 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s = Arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 46,422 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 44,622 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 41,875 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 36,553 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 29,151 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 27,492 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 19,691 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 XLJ is a 2016 Ford Focus in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 XLJ, 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

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What year was AU16 XLJ registered?

AU16 XLJ is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 March 2016.

Is AU16 XLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU16 XLJ shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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