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ED53 LLA

2016 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

89,641 mi
Last recorded89,641 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationED53 LLA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 89,641 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Sunvisor on top of outside of the windscreen (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside rear inner brake pad very close to the limit. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2026 89,641 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Sunvisor on top of outside of the windscreen (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside rear inner brake pad very close to the limit. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 71,387 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm across centre, bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 4mm remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm across centre, bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 57,950 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 43,636 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 30,081 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 15,816 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 11,308 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Sep 2019 7,391 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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ED53 LLA is a 2016 Ford Focus in White with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ED53 LLA, 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 ED53 LLA registered?

ED53 LLA is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2016.

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