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EA66 SDY

2016 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,366 mi
Last recorded137,366 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA66 SDY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 137,366 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

unable to inspect subframe due to undertrays fitted

Pass 13 May 2025 133,874 miles
Pass 27 May 2024 129,998 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 126,587 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 116,309 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 116,307 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 90,441 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 63,821 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 63,821 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 24,804 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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EA66 SDY is a 2016 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,499cc diesel 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 EA66 SDY, 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 EA66 SDY registered?

EA66 SDY is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 October 2016.

Is EA66 SDY safe to buy?

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