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EF16 OXJ

2016 Ford Focus

Yellow Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,231 mi
Last recorded97,231 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF16 OXJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 97,231 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 83,945 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2025 83,945 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 73,466 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2023 63,514 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 23 May 2022 55,368 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 55,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2021 47,227 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2021 47,227 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 May 2020 40,733 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2020 40,733 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/3519 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 May 2019 30,882 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 OXJ is a 2016 Ford Focus in Yellow with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OXJ, 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

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What year was EF16 OXJ registered?

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

Is EF16 OXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF16 OXJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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