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EF16 FVJ

2016 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,442 mi
Last recorded53,442 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF16 FVJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 1 Dec 2025 53,442 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 43,241 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 36,331 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 32,916 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 30,769 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 27,893 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 25,367 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 21,159 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 FVJ is a 2016 Ford Focus in Black 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 FVJ, 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 FVJ?

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What year was EF16 FVJ registered?

EF16 FVJ is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is EF16 FVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF16 FVJ 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.

Does EF16 FVJ have outstanding finance?

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