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EA16 USJ

2016 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,477 mi
Last recorded78,477 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA16 USJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 78,477 miles

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

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))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 78,475 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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 5 Apr 2024 58,488 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Mar 2023 52,797 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 46,872 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 42,081 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 36,059 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 30,995 miles

BRAKE PIPES OBSCURED IN VARIOUS PLACES

ENGINE COVERS, UNDER TRAY, SILL AND FLOOR COVERS FITTED

FUEL PIPES OBSCURED IN VARIOUS PLACES

Front SHIELDS FITTED TO INNER DISCS NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear SHIELDS FITTED TO INNER DISCS NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

UNDER SHIELDS FITTED FRONT TO REAR ENABLING PARTIAL INSPECTION

boot full not allowing inspection

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 USJ is a 2016 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EA16 USJ, 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 USJ registered?

EA16 USJ is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 April 2016.

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