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AY16 VYJ

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

55,995 mi
Last recorded55,995 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY16 VYJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 55,995 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 51,609 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 48,061 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wear to edges,main tread ok (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 48,061 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wear to edges,main tread ok (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 44,874 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 41,435 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 38,570 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 29,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall .(dangerous ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall .(dangerous ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (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 VYJ is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VYJ, 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 VYJ registered?

AY16 VYJ is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is AY16 VYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY16 VYJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AY16 VYJ have outstanding finance?

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