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AY16 NYB

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

160,674 mi
Last recorded160,674 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY16 NYB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 160,674 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2025 150,166 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 128,885 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 108,928 miles

Nearside Rear tyre feathered on inner tread

Fail 12 Dec 2022 108,928 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear tyre feathered on inner tread

Pass 17 Dec 2021 87,930 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 71,719 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 44,464 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall shallow cuts and damaged

Fail 24 Jun 2019 44,464 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall shallow cuts and damaged

Pass 3 Jul 2018 20,511 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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AY16 NYB is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,500cc 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 AY16 NYB, 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 NYB registered?

AY16 NYB is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 March 2016.

Is AY16 NYB safe to buy?

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