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AY16 OAO

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

28,874 mi
Last recorded28,874 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY16 OAO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 28,874 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2025 26,618 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front & rear nearside & offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 13 Sep 2024 25,009 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 22,784 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 20,241 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 17,418 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 13,592 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 2,081 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 1,769 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 1,768 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (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 OAO is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OAO, 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 AY16 OAO registered?

AY16 OAO is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 March 2016.

Is AY16 OAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY16 OAO shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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