2016 Ford Focus 1.5L Diesel · AJ16 ACY
2016 Ford Focus (1.5L, diesel). First registered 23 Jun 2016. Recorded mileage 116,582 miles. MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,582 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.
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AJ16 ACY Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/12/2025
- 116,582 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
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AJ16 ACY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Ford Focus (AJ16 ACY) between June 2019 and December 2025.
The record contains 7 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
AJ16 ACY Mileage History
- 14/06/201948,700 mi
- 08/12/202068,920 mi+20,220 mi
- 20/12/202179,984 mi+11,064 mi
- 13/12/202291,060 mi+11,076 mi
- 19/12/2023100,232 mi+9,172 mi
- 09/12/2024108,230 mi+7,998 mi
- 15/12/2025116,582 mi+8,352 mi
Average of roughly 10,435 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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