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EA16 YTV

2016 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,086 mi
Last recorded96,086 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA16 YTV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 96,086 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 91,555 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

ratle on engine exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 14 Jun 2024 83,655 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2024 83,655 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 72,822 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 61,344 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 46,980 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 36,360 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 36,360 miles

Service brake excessively fluctuating n/s/r (f/rep/ r/t) (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake lagging in operation rear (f/rep /r/t) (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 25,214 miles

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))

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 YTV is a 2016 Ford Focus in Black 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 YTV, 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 YTV registered?

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

Is EA16 YTV safe to buy?

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