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EG65 AAV

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

72,906 mi
Last recorded72,906 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG65 AAV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 72,906 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dashcam ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

coolant level low

Fail 31 Jan 2026 72,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dashcam ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

coolant level low

Pass 1 Feb 2025 66,151 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre wearing On Inner Edge

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 59,451 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine cover, undershields & outer sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2023 53,296 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 47,669 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 43,092 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 36,457 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 29,939 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 29,733 miles

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

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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EG65 AAV is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,498cc 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 EG65 AAV, 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 EG65 AAV registered?

EG65 AAV is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 January 2016.

Is EG65 AAV safe to buy?

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