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AV16 VUT

2016 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

120,023 mi
Last recorded120,023 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV16 VUT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 120,023 miles

Coolant low

ECU insecure/ Hanging behind wheel arch

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges & 2MM tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

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

TPMS light on

Fail 26 Nov 2025 120,023 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant low

ECU insecure/ Hanging behind wheel arch

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges & 2MM tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

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

TPMS light on

Pass 28 Nov 2024 115,859 miles

Front Under Tray has some fixings missing

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Heat Shield insecure

Pass 30 Oct 2023 112,379 miles

Front under tray has some fixings missing

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 6 Oct 2022 106,471 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Oct 2021 103,056 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 101,102 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 89,131 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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 VUT is a 2016 Ford Focus in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 VUT, 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 VUT registered?

AV16 VUT is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 May 2016.

Is AV16 VUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV16 VUT shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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