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EA16 VUP

2016 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,622 mi
Last recorded37,622 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA16 VUP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 37,622 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox driveshaft seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 37,622 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged side wall damage cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox driveshaft seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 33,524 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 29,572 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 26,104 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 26,104 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 22,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 17,979 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 16,028 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 12,234 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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EA16 VUP is a 2016 Ford Focus in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VUP, 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 VUP registered?

EA16 VUP is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 April 2016.

Is EA16 VUP safe to buy?

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