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AV16 XCO

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

45,170 mi
Last recorded45,170 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV16 XCO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 45,170 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2025 45,078 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 39,110 miles

slight oil leak from engine and transfer box

Fail 4 Apr 2024 39,095 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front brake flexi mounting bracket not attached

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

Offside Front brake flexi not secured to mounting bracket

slight oil leak from engine and transfer box

Fail 30 Mar 2024 38,840 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 29,855 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 29,277 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 25,158 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 19,819 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 18,501 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 13,487 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 XCO is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue with a 2,261cc petrol 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 XCO, 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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AV16 XCO is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 May 2016.

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