CarVerify

Free Car Check

EA16 XXJ

2016 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

76,092 mi
Last recorded76,092 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA16 XXJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 76,092 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2025 76,052 miles

Central Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 69,140 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 69,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 61,625 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 53,563 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 43,181 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and inner edges feathered (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and inner edges feathered (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 43,175 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and inner edges feathered (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and inner edges feathered (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 34,124 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 23,789 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
Full Ford Focus reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EA16 XXJ is a 2016 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XXJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EA16 XXJ?

You can check the full history of EA16 XXJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EA16 XXJ registered?

EA16 XXJ is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 April 2016.

Is EA16 XXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA16 XXJ shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EA16 XXJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EA16 XXJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.