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EF16 TXB

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2025
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,721 mi
Last recorded78,721 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF16 TXB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2025 78,721 miles

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

Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut missing on each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

coolant low

Pass 5 Feb 2024 75,344 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 64,837 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 64,837 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edges and worn to ware indicator (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 52,912 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 52,912 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 42,272 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 35,716 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 22,785 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 TXB is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 TXB, 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

How do I check the history of EF16 TXB?

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What year was EF16 TXB registered?

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

Is EF16 TXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF16 TXB shows 9 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.

Does EF16 TXB have outstanding finance?

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