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EF16 OWZ

2016 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,594 mi
Last recorded90,594 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF16 OWZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 90,594 miles

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

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 81,762 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 81,762 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 68,622 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 56,508 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 45,096 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads worn 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 May 2021 39,144 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple chips on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 33,926 miles

Offside Front Lower front screen chipped not effecting drivers view

Offside o/s indicator lense on mirror damaged letting water in

Fail 20 Oct 2020 33,926 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working o/s side repeater on mirror housing inop (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower front screen chipped not effecting drivers view

Offside o/s indicator lense on mirror damaged letting water in

Pass 17 May 2019 18,180 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear tyre has two nails in tread close to each other (non repairable)

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 OWZ is a 2016 Ford Focus in White with a 1,498cc 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 OWZ, 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 OWZ registered?

EF16 OWZ is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 May 2016.

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