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AE16 MBU

2016 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,972 mi
Last recorded69,972 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 MBU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 18 Feb 2026 69,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2354018 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2354018 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 63,604 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 57,529 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 50,822 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and starting out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing ( 235/40x18 ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 41,708 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2354018 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2354018 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 28,142 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 22,758 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 17,537 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (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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AE16 MBU is a 2016 Ford Focus in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 AE16 MBU, 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 AE16 MBU registered?

AE16 MBU is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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