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EF16 FGV

2016 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,433 mi
Last recorded56,433 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF16 FGV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 56,433 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 56,433 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 55,365 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2023 50,275 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 45,650 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 45,650 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads on 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 32,429 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 28,200 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 25,644 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 24,713 miles

both front tyres bald inner edge

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 FGV is a 2016 Ford Focus in Red 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 FGV, 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 FGV?

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What year was EF16 FGV registered?

EF16 FGV is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 May 2016.

Is EF16 FGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF16 FGV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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