2016 Ford Focus 1.5L Diesel · AF16 NYS
2016 Ford Focus (1.5L, diesel). First registered 12 Apr 2016. Recorded mileage 94,253 miles. MOT valid until 10 Apr 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,253 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
AF16 NYS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/03/2026
- 94,253 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AF16 NYS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Ford Focus (AF16 NYS) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/40ZR18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
AF16 NYS Mileage History
- 25/03/202474,223 mi
- 05/04/202584,806 mi+10,583 mi
- 05/04/202584,806 mi
- 24/03/202694,253 mi+9,447 mi
- 24/03/202694,253 mi
Average of roughly 10,034 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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