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EF16 VFG

2016 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,039 mi
Last recorded82,039 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF16 VFG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2025 82,039 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 75,115 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 75,030 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 69,430 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 63,696 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges - rest of tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

pipe part of n/s/f brake hose is bent over and may be restricting flow

slight lip to front brake discs - pads good, approx. 8mm thick

Fail 19 Dec 2022 63,696 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges - rest of tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

pipe part of n/s/f brake hose is bent over and may be restricting flow

slight lip to front brake discs - pads good, approx. 8mm thick

Pass 20 Dec 2021 57,720 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 50,621 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 50,519 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 38,641 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 VFG is a 2016 Ford Focus in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VFG, 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 VFG registered?

EF16 VFG is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is EF16 VFG safe to buy?

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