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AY16 NZX

2016 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,495 mi
Last recorded151,495 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 151,495 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2025 135,005 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 119,183 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 107,221 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 100,552 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s rear starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s front worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 83,721 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 83,721 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s and n/s front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2020 68,118 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s front very low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 68,118 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s front outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s rear low on tread out of shape and split showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s rear perished and going out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s front very low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 41,159 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 NZX is a 2016 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,499cc 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 NZX, 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 NZX registered?

AY16 NZX is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is AY16 NZX safe to buy?

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