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AV16 YKJ

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,058 mi
Last recorded74,058 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV16 YKJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 74,058 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2026 74,058 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both ( 215 50 17 ) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 66,928 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 58,479 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 58,479 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected missing (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge requirements only just met (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 52,297 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 46,622 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light outer cover missing , unit damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

front under tray panel damaged and fittings missing , but secure

Pass 15 Feb 2021 41,233 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam ()

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 33,717 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 27,660 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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 YKJ is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YKJ, 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 YKJ registered?

AV16 YKJ is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 May 2016.

Is AV16 YKJ safe to buy?

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