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AX65 HFV

2016 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

42,777 mi
Last recorded42,777 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX65 HFV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 42,777 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Jan 2026 42,485 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected brocken (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Position lamp switch insecure (4.2.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2025 37,996 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2024 34,072 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 30,976 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 28,133 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 25,251 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 22,647 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 Jan 2019 20,002 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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AX65 HFV is a 2016 Ford Focus in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AX65 HFV, 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 AX65 HFV registered?

AX65 HFV is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2016.

Is AX65 HFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX65 HFV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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