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EF16 AWX

2016 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,566 mi
Last recorded43,566 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF16 AWX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 43,566 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 40,931 miles

Front Exhaust heat shield cracking

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Back of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 37,666 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/50/17 0417 conti (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/50/17 0816 conti (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 37,666 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/50/17 0417 conti (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/50/17 0816 conti (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

coolant below minimum

Pass 18 Jan 2023 34,395 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 34,395 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 31,532 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 28,742 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 27,296 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has small cut on inner sidewall

Offside Front tyre worn slightly on inside edge

Pass 29 May 2019 26,091 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (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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EF16 AWX is a 2016 Ford Focus in Silver 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 EF16 AWX, 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 EF16 AWX registered?

EF16 AWX is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 June 2016.

Is EF16 AWX safe to buy?

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