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AV16 HXA

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

101,407 mi
Last recorded101,407 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV16 HXA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 101,407 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2026 101,406 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Pass 15 May 2025 92,451 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 92,380 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2024 81,497 miles
Fail 10 May 2024 81,493 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2023 73,116 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2023 73,116 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 65,361 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 59,640 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front require attention, bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 54,458 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 47,016 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 46,957 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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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AV16 HXA is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AV16 HXA, 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 AV16 HXA registered?

AV16 HXA is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 April 2016.

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