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AD16 EPL

2016 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,553 mi
Last recorded101,553 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD16 EPL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 101,553 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2025 101,432 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 96,865 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2024 96,865 miles

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 83,004 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 70,569 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 56,569 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 46,217 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 36,333 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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AD16 EPL is a 2016 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AD16 EPL, 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 AD16 EPL registered?

AD16 EPL is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 July 2016.

Is AD16 EPL safe to buy?

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