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EA16 KRU

2016 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

118,091 mi
Last recorded118,091 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA16 KRU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 118,091 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively pads approx 4mm (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower ball joint possibly slightly bent up

Nearside Rear Outer wheel rim slightly damaged

Nearside screen wash jet slightly poor

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively O/S/R & N/S/R (1.2.1 (e))

brake fluid getting close to min level

coolant level slightly low

rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2025 118,091 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively pads approx 4mm (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower ball joint possibly slightly bent up

Nearside Rear Outer wheel rim slightly damaged

Nearside screen wash jet slightly poor

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively O/S/R & N/S/R (1.2.1 (e))

brake fluid getting close to min level

coolant level slightly low

rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2024 102,994 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 87,935 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear unevenly on inner edge of tread

Fail 7 Nov 2023 87,934 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front inner arch liner damaged/insecure

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear unevenly on inner edge of tread

Pass 21 Oct 2022 72,616 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 72,616 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake fluid level getting low

Pass 22 Oct 2021 59,848 miles

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

headlamp switch slightly loose

Fail 22 Oct 2021 59,846 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also worn on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

headlamp switch slightly loose

Pass 9 Oct 2020 43,014 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2020 43,014 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 22,559 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

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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EA16 KRU is a 2016 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 EA16 KRU, 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 EA16 KRU registered?

EA16 KRU is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 April 2016.

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