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2016 Ford Focus 1.0L Petrol · SW16 YCA

SW16 YCA

2016 Ford Focus (1.0L, petrol). First registered 24/03/2016. Recorded mileage 87,948 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
FORD FOCUS
Year / Origin
2016 · Aberdeen
MOT Status
Valid until 26/03/2025
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
87,948 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

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Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 26/03/2025
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2016
Engine
999cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The vehicle presents a high level of roadworthiness based on a consistent history of clean passes. The most recent test conducted on 23 March 2024 at 87,948 miles resulted in no recorded defects or advisories. This indicates a stable maintenance trend where the previous owners have proactively addressed mechanical and safety requirements, as the car has avoided any MOT failures over the recorded five-year period. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,800 miles per year. Between March 2020 at 41,322 miles and March 2024 at 87,948 miles, the car covered 46,626 miles, showing a steady usage profile without long periods of neglect or excessive strain. The gap between the 2021 and 2022 tests saw an increase of 14,987 miles, which aligns with the annual average and suggests no unusual heavy usage on the drivetrain or suspension components. While the MOT record shows no recurring faults, a physical inspection should focus on common wear points for the Ford Focus at this mileage. A buyer should check the condition of the front suspension bushes and rear coil springs, as these often show signs of fatigue after 80,000 miles. Since no advisories were noted in the latest test, the brake discs for uneven wear or binding calipers should be in good condition, but verifying the thickness of the pads remains standard practice.

SW16 YCA Key Findings

  • 6 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 23/03/2024
  • 87,948 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
63
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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SW16 YCA Mileage History

  1. 13/03/201925,475 mi
  2. 09/03/202041,322 mi+15,847 mi
  3. 17/03/202159,283 mi+17,961 mi
  4. 02/03/202274,270 mi+14,987 mi
  5. 27/03/202380,832 mi+6,562 mi
  6. 23/03/202487,948 mi+7,116 mi

Average of roughly 12,421 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.

SW16 YCA MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Ford Focus (SW16 YCA) between March 2022 and March 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

PASS
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ADVISORY