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DK16 EJE

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

24,897 mi
Last recorded24,897 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK16 EJE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 24,897 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 24,021 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 23,293 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 23,293 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working not tested (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 22,514 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge treads cracking [ outer sidewall slight damage ] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Feb 2023 22,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 21,801 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge tread slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner outer edge tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 20,231 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 18,677 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 18,677 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 16,551 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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DK16 EJE is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2016 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 48,156 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DK16 EJE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 10 years old, this Ford Focus is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DK16 EJE registered?

DK16 EJE is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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The MOT history for DK16 EJE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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