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EA16 KUG

2016 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

114,980 mi
Last recorded114,980 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA16 KUG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 114,980 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2026 114,980 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Sep 2025 109,811 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 99,674 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 85,952 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 85,951 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 71,128 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 59,279 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 53,342 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 43,545 miles

Chip on windscreen

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

front tyres are wearing on the edges

Fail 28 Jan 2020 43,545 miles

Chip on windscreen

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect The kick up pointing towards the right hand side (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

front tyres are wearing on the edges

Pass 6 Feb 2019 32,988 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2019 32,988 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 32,988 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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 KUG is a 2016 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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