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AV66 XVL

2016 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

146,694 mi
Last recorded146,694 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV66 XVL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 146,694 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 130,363 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 79,495 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 - slight wear on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 slight wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre pressure warning lamp displayed indicating low pressure

Fail 23 Feb 2022 79,495 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 - slight wear on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 slight wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre pressure warning lamp displayed indicating low pressure

Pass 23 Dec 2020 51,864 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 49,360 miles

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

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 XVL is a 2016 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XVL, 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 XVL registered?

AV66 XVL is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 December 2016.

Is AV66 XVL safe to buy?

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