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AY16 NPD

2016 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

75,689 mi
Last recorded75,689 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY16 NPD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2025 75,689 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear both sides no play detected (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 75,652 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 74,499 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 72,350 miles

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

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Fail 28 Nov 2023 72,350 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 13 Dec 2022 68,026 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 60,838 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 57,271 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2019 55,462 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 47,834 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2019 47,834 miles

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

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

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

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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AY16 NPD is a 2016 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,499cc diesel 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 AY16 NPD, 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 AY16 NPD registered?

AY16 NPD is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 March 2016.

Is AY16 NPD safe to buy?

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