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EF16 XFG

2016 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

80,676 mi
Last recorded80,676 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 80,676 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Boot lid opening just from key

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 69,279 miles

Multiple heat shields insecure.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Jul 2025 69,275 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Multiple heat shields insecure.

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 54,817 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 46,140 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 40,099 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 36,913 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 36,913 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 33,427 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 29,893 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 19,660 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 XFG is a 2016 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XFG, 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 XFG registered?

EF16 XFG is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 May 2016.

Is EF16 XFG safe to buy?

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