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AV16 TXT

2016 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

145,901 mi
Last recorded145,901 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV16 TXT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 145,901 miles

Brake lever has reduced free movement

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres bald on inner edges and worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 137,310 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 137,308 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 17% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 132,045 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +worn smooth on both edges and perished/ low pressure (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner edge and worn outer (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 130,807 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 118,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 118,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 107,140 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread on inner portion also has brake fluid residue on inner wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer portion worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 98,243 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 98,243 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 72,173 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 TXT is a 2016 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 TXT, 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 TXT registered?

AV16 TXT is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 April 2016.

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