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EF16 OUP

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

142,133 mi
Last recorded142,133 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF16 OUP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 142,133 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2025 142,131 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 117,442 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted on both sides of vehicle (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes on both sides of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2024 117,442 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted on both sides of vehicle (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes on both sides of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 96,456 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 80,684 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 80,684 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 64,076 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 55,311 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 40,206 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 OUP is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OUP, 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 OUP registered?

EF16 OUP is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 May 2016.

Is EF16 OUP safe to buy?

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