CarVerify

Free Car Check

AY16 XWK

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

79,793 mi
Last recorded79,793 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY16 XWK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 79,793 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 75,141 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 69,354 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 53,030 miles

Offside Rear Tyre heavily cracked and split on inner side wall

Pass 4 Mar 2023 49,932 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))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 44,213 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 44,108 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 37,819 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 33,105 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2019 26,436 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
Full Ford Focus reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AY16 XWK is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 XWK, 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

How do I check the history of AY16 XWK?

You can check the full history of AY16 XWK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AY16 XWK registered?

AY16 XWK is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 March 2016.

Is AY16 XWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY16 XWK shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AY16 XWK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AY16 XWK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.