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AV66 TEJ

2016 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

68,977 mi
Last recorded68,977 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV66 TEJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 68,977 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jul 2026 68,977 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 61,324 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 61,324 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 54,924 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 54,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 51,030 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 43,951 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2022 43,951 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 36,329 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 36,329 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 30,864 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 30,864 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 25,972 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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AV66 TEJ is a 2016 Ford Focus in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AV66 TEJ, 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 AV66 TEJ registered?

AV66 TEJ is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 October 2016.

Is AV66 TEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV66 TEJ shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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