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AV16 OHJ

2016 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

111,084 mi
Last recorded111,084 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV16 OHJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 111,084 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre heavily deformed on inner edge

Offside headlamp main beam function intermittent

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

engine undertray deteriorating

Pass 10 Oct 2024 90,115 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 89,348 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2023 71,784 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre slightly out of shape inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 58,280 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 48,103 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 44,440 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge zero close to canvas (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 41,217 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 30,522 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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AV16 OHJ is a 2016 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,997cc 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 AV16 OHJ, 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 OHJ registered?

AV16 OHJ is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 July 2016.

Is AV16 OHJ safe to buy?

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