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AY16 XWF

2016 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,669 mi
Last recorded97,669 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY16 XWF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 97,669 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 87,672 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024
Pass 23 May 2023 74,302 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge no cords showing at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge no cords showing at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2022 65,992 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 58,054 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 50,685 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 50,683 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 40,116 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 40,115 miles

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

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

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 XWF is a 2016 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,499cc diesel 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 XWF, 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 XWF registered?

AY16 XWF is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 April 2016.

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