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AX65 HZW

2016 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,696 mi
Last recorded85,696 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX65 HZW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 85,696 miles

Coolant low

Nearside Front Nearside front windscreen washer not working but the offside windscreen washer works and provides enough fluid to clean the windscreen

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread and worn on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread and worn on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

TPMS warning light on

Pass 19 Feb 2024 66,933 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2024 66,933 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 44,734 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 33,459 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 33,459 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 22,931 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 19,591 miles

front tyres worn/deteriorating

Pass 17 Jun 2019 14,557 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 9,834 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 9,834 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 HZW is a 2016 Ford Focus in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AX65 HZW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AX65 HZW registered?

AX65 HZW is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 February 2016.

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