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AX16 HGO

2016 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,588 mi
Last recorded107,588 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX16 HGO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 107,588 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside and offside slightly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2026 107,588 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside and offside slightly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 95,952 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 85,703 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 75,563 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 65,723 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 60,388 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 56,334 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 56,281 miles
Fail 6 May 2020 56,275 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Front fog lights not working

Pass 24 Jun 2019 43,284 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Hanging from interior mirror

Fail 24 Jun 2019 43,284 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Hanging from interior mirror

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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AX16 HGO is a 2016 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AX16 HGO, 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 AX16 HGO registered?

AX16 HGO is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 August 2016.

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