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EF16 YCT

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

90,020 mi
Last recorded90,020 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF16 YCT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 90,020 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 79,364 miles

Exhaust heatshield insecure

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2025 79,327 miles

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

Exhaust heatshield is loose.

Offside front shock absorber is leaking.

Pass 12 Jun 2024 70,341 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 68,335 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 68,329 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 64,270 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 52,036 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

coolent low

Fail 30 May 2022 52,036 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

coolent low

Pass 18 Mar 2021 37,852 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2021 37,852 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2020 31,496 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 23,295 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 YCT is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YCT, 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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EF16 YCT is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 May 2016.

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