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FORD FOCUS2016 · 2.3L PETROL

EAT 511T

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Considering this 2016 FORD FOCUS? It's a PETROL with a 2261cc engine showing 51,553 miles. MOT is valid and it's taxed for the road. View the full DVLA history below.

MOT
Valid
Expires 27/08/2026
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/11/2026
Fuel
PETROL
Year
2016
Engine
2261cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
This 2016 Ford Focus presents a clean MOT history with no recorded structural or safety defects over the last few years. The most recent test in August 2025 was a pass following a failure on the previous day, though the specific reasons for that failure were not documented in the records provided. The vehicle's condition trend appears stable. While there are instances of failing an MOT immediately before passing, the lack of any recorded advisories or defects suggests that any issues identified were minor and quickly rectified. The mileage of 51,553 over approximately ten years averages to roughly 5,155 miles per year. This is significantly lower than the UK average, which typically implies lighter overall usage. However, such low annual mileage can be an ambiguous signal; it may indicate careful, short-distance driving, or it could suggest the car has spent long periods stationary. Long periods of inactivity can sometimes lead to issues with seals, batteries, or fluids that aren't captured in a standard MOT. Because the history is mostly clean and the mileage is low, the primary risk is not excessive wear on drivetrain components, but rather the potential effects of under-use. When inspecting the car in person, you should first check the service history to ensure regular oil changes have occurred despite the low mileage.

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68
/ 100 · Average

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✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
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Full MOT History

Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
This 2016 Ford Focus presents a clean MOT history with no recorded structural or safety defects over the last few years. The most recent test in August 2025 was a pass following a failure on the previous day, though the specific reasons for that failure were not documented in the records provided. The vehicle's condition trend appears stable. While there are instances of failing an MOT immediately before passing, the lack of any recorded advisories or defects suggests that any issues identified were minor and quickly rectified. The mileage of 51,553 over approximately ten years averages to roughly 5,155 miles per year. This is significantly lower than the UK average, which typically implies lighter overall usage. However, such low annual mileage can be an ambiguous signal; it may indicate careful, short-distance driving, or it could suggest the car has spent long periods stationary. Long periods of inactivity can sometimes lead to issues with seals, batteries, or fluids that aren't captured in a standard MOT. Because the history is mostly clean and the mileage is low, the primary risk is not excessive wear on drivetrain components, but rather the potential effects of under-use. When inspecting the car in person, you should first check the service history to ensure regular oil changes have occurred despite the low mileage.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Registered in 2016, this Ford Focus with plate EAT 511T has undergone 5 MOT inspections since December 2023.

With 3 passes and 2 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 60%. A decent overall history, though the failure record warrants a closer look for any patterns.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There is 1 advisory notice in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 2 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.

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