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EF16 TVY

2016 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,383 mi
Last recorded59,383 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF16 TVY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 59,383 miles

Central Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 53,333 miles

trays & covers fitted

Pass 23 May 2024 47,573 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 47,573 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 May 2023 41,825 miles

trays & covers fitted

Fail 19 May 2023 41,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

trays & covers fitted

Pass 28 May 2022 35,034 miles

Central Rear cover removed from rear seats to fully inspect seat belts and seats

trays & covers fitted to engine bay & underside, not all parts fully checked

Pass 21 May 2021 29,546 miles

Central Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

trays &* covers fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2020 26,890 miles

trays & covers fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2019 18,262 miles

trays & covers fitted

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 TVY is a 2016 Ford Focus in Grey 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 TVY, 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 TVY registered?

EF16 TVY is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 June 2016.

Is EF16 TVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF16 TVY shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EF16 TVY have outstanding finance?

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