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2016 Ford Focus 1.5L Diesel · YP16 ACO

YP16 ACO

2016 Ford Focus (1.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 82,763 miles. MOT valid until 05 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
FORD FOCUS
Year / Origin
2016 · Sheffield
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Valid until 05 Apr 2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
Recorded Mileage
82,763 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.5L
Reliability Guide
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Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

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Official 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.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 05 Apr 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Mar 2027
Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2016
Engine
1499cc
Mechanical Assessment

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This Ford Focus is in a stable state of roadworthiness with a clean maintenance trend. The most recent MOT on 31 March 2026 at 82,763 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded. While the vehicle failed a test on the same day at 82,762 miles, the lack of recorded defects suggests a clerical error or a minor administrative failure rather than a mechanical deficiency. The mileage pattern is consistent with the age of the vehicle. It has averaged roughly 8,276 miles per year over a decade. There was a notable increase in usage between March 2025 and March 2026, where the odometer climbed from 73,485 to 82,763 miles. This represents a jump of 9,278 miles in a single year, which is slightly higher than the previous interval from April 2024 to April 2025, during which it covered 7,140 miles. The MOT history is exceptionally clean for a ten year old vehicle. No advisories regarding suspension bushes, brake disc corrosion, or exhaust emissions appear across any of the tests dating back to March 2023. This absence of recurring faults suggests a disciplined approach to preventative maintenance by the previous owners. A buyer should still perform a physical inspection of the underbody for structural corrosion, as MOT testers do not always flag early-stage surface rust. Checking the condition of the tyres and brake pads is advised, as these consumables are not highlighted in a clean pass record but will naturally wear given the recent increase in annual mileage.
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YP16 ACO Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 31/03/2026
  • 82,763 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 3 defects noted at the latest MOT

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YP16 ACO MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Sept 2026, 16:43
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Ford Focus (YP16 ACO) between March 2023 and March 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 31 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 6 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: “Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Large devic”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.

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YP16 ACO Mileage History

  1. 28/03/202349,828 mi
  2. 05/04/202466,345 mi+16,517 mi
  3. 02/04/202573,485 mi+7,140 mi
  4. 31/03/202682,762 mi+9,277 mi
  5. 31/03/202682,763 mi+1 mi

Average of roughly 10,943 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant
Recall Notice Outstanding

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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