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EF16 CHJ

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,978 mi
Last recorded76,978 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF16 CHJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 27 Aug 2026 76,978 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2025 71,759 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 67,676 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 62,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 49,522 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 39,321 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 27,421 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 14,759 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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EF16 CHJ is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EF16 CHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EF16 CHJ?

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What year was EF16 CHJ registered?

EF16 CHJ is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 May 2016.

Is EF16 CHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF16 CHJ shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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