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EF16 OLA

2016 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,640 mi
Last recorded125,640 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF16 OLA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 125,640 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2026 125,375 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damage (4.4.1 (b) (i))

o/s/f tyre starting to get low in tread

Pass 9 Jun 2025 111,348 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 92,536 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 76,606 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 63,888 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 51,960 miles

Both front tyres starting to get low in tread on edge

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to get low in tread and go out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 43,309 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to get low in tread

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 32,034 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2019 31,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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 OLA is a 2016 Ford Focus in White with a 1,499cc diesel 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 OLA, 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 OLA registered?

EF16 OLA is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 May 2016.

Is EF16 OLA safe to buy?

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