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AY02 DEN

2016 Ford Focus

White Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

77,238 mi
Last recorded77,238 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 DEN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 77,238 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 72,639 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2025 72,634 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak

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

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

o/s rear c.v boot slight leaking

Pass 1 Aug 2024 64,755 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 64,754 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 49,705 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Jul 2022 41,151 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 41,138 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust system insecure centre/rear exhaust clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low both sides too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 33,985 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2020 27,127 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2019 21,150 miles

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

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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AY02 DEN is a 2016 Ford Focus in White with a 2,261cc 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 AY02 DEN, 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 AY02 DEN registered?

AY02 DEN is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 April 2016.

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