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EA16 VWM

2016 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

121,139 mi
Last recorded121,139 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA16 VWM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 121,139 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2026 121,139 miles

Central Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 111,252 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2025 111,012 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 94,559 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2024 94,559 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 78,531 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 63,727 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 63,724 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 49,676 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 38,173 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 38,169 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 20,266 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 17,991 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 VWM is a 2016 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol 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 VWM, 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 VWM registered?

EA16 VWM is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 April 2016.

Is EA16 VWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA16 VWM shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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