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AV16 TLN

2016 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

76,915 mi
Last recorded76,915 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV16 TLN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 76,915 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 66,414 miles

Both rear tyres have slight perishing

Pass 27 Feb 2024 54,546 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 45,180 miles

COVERS & UNDER TRAYS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 36,879 miles

COVERS & UNDER TRAYS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 27,430 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 27,430 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 20,564 miles

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

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

UNDERTRAYS OBSCURING INSPECTION OF SOME ITEMS

Pass 28 Feb 2019 12,073 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 TLN 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 AV16 TLN, 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 AV16 TLN registered?

AV16 TLN is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 April 2016.

Is AV16 TLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV16 TLN 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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