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AY16 XVL

2016 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,932 mi
Last recorded99,932 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY16 XVL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 9 Sep 2026 99,932 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2026 94,182 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 81,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Various rear suspension corroded

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 64,465 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 56,553 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 44,581 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 30,392 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 16,651 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 16,291 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 11,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bellow 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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 XVL is a 2016 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XVL, 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 XVL registered?

AY16 XVL is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 March 2016.

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