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EA66 SMU

2016 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,942 mi
Last recorded104,942 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA66 SMU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 104,942 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2026 104,942 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2025 97,042 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2025 97,042 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 90,606 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 90,606 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 85,131 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

TPMS light on

covers fitted obstructing view

offside front headlight washer cover missing

Fail 6 Sep 2023 85,093 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

TPMS light on

covers fitted obstructing view

offside front headlight washer cover missing

Pass 7 Sep 2022 79,616 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 70,967 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 57,855 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 49,355 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 SMU is a 2016 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SMU, 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 SMU registered?

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

Is EA66 SMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA66 SMU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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