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AV16 VWB

2016 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85,908 mi
Last recorded85,908 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV16 VWB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 85,908 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 81,277 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 78,357 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 72,958 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 64,256 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Nov 2021 64,256 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working Mirror unit (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Nov 2020 54,700 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 39,116 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 VWB is a 2016 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,499cc diesel 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 VWB, 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 VWB registered?

AV16 VWB is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 May 2016.

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