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EF16 XKJ

2016 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

47,568 mi
Last recorded47,568 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF16 XKJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 47,568 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (curb) damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 May 2025 43,987 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2x unrepairable 235/35/19

Pass 23 May 2024 40,162 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn on inner edge, 235/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm front bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm front bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing stepping/out of shape on inside dge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2023 36,249 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 31,309 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre pieces of metal in the tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 18 May 2021 26,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also tread lifting 235/35r19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 17 May 2021 26,607 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also tread lifting 235/35r19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also tread lifting 235/35r19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 May 2020 21,583 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 16,495 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 XKJ is a 2016 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XKJ, 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 XKJ registered?

EF16 XKJ is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 May 2016.

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The MOT history for EF16 XKJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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