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E3 GNG

2016 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

90,755 mi
Last recorded90,755 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 GNG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 90,755 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2026 114,303 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 88,467 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 109,276 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 81,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 105,153 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 73,059 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 95,574 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 64,270 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 85,376 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 51,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus age cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 74,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 74,963 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 39,275 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm plus inner edge no visible tread (5.2.3 (e))

Slight body damage to front bumper and nearside front wing/door

Wipers streaky

Pass 8 Aug 2019 28,015 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 60,140 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2018 49,009 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 37,420 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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E3 GNG is a 2016 Ford Focus in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E3 GNG, 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 E3 GNG registered?

E3 GNG is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is E3 GNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E3 GNG shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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