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AX16 OZL

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,377 mi
Last recorded92,377 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX16 OZL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 92,377 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 81,676 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Advise front under tray broken away NEAR FAIL

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise tyre 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear flexi hoses outer sleeves split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 70,469 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 70,460 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Undertray engine bay broken away

Pass 10 Jan 2023 60,542 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise both front tyres ZERO TREAD inner shoulder NEAR FAIL (5.2.3 (e))

Front Lower Advise undertray slightly loose

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Advise NAIL in tyre (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 49,033 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 40,759 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2020 40,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2020 30,491 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 30,279 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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 OZL is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,499cc diesel 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 AX16 OZL, 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 OZL registered?

AX16 OZL is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 August 2016.

Is AX16 OZL safe to buy?

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