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AY16 OHE

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,051 mi
Last recorded78,051 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY16 OHE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 78,051 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear tyres showing slight inner edge wear

exhaust pipework rusty

rear subframe & suspension components showing corrosion

Fail 31 Jan 2026 78,008 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear tyres showing slight inner edge wear

exhaust pipework rusty

front discs poor condition/advise to replace

rear subframe & suspension components showing corrosion

Pass 11 Feb 2025 72,817 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both sides front lower arm rear bushes worn

exhaust pipework rusty

front discs worn & pads starting to get low

rear subframe & components showing corrosion

Fail 8 Feb 2025 72,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both sides front lower arm rear bushes worn

exhaust pipework rusty

front discs worn & pads starting to get low

rear subframe & components showing corrosion

Pass 6 Feb 2024 68,346 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Feb 2023 61,086 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 53,099 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 47,535 miles

Nearside Front door mirror indicator cracked

Pass 10 Mar 2020 42,018 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 33,614 miles

both rear tyres @ 4mm

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 OHE is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue with a 999cc petrol 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 OHE, 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 OHE registered?

AY16 OHE is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 March 2016.

Is AY16 OHE safe to buy?

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