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AY16 WXG

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

91,172 mi
Last recorded91,172 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY16 WXG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2026 91,172 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted pad material has come unbonded (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 81,335 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 81,332 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 73,053 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 73,053 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 63,666 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 55,929 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 48,901 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 48,901 miles

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 41,467 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 34,268 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 WXG is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WXG, 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 WXG registered?

AY16 WXG is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 August 2016.

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