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EF16 VEY

2016 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,719 mi
Last recorded91,719 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF16 VEY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 91,719 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 73,613 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2025 73,613 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 69,948 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2025 69,941 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 61,104 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 52,207 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 41,470 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 41,470 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 33,900 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 28,077 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 20,348 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 VEY is a 2016 Ford Focus in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VEY, 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 VEY registered?

EF16 VEY is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 June 2016.

Is EF16 VEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF16 VEY shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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