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EF16 YEB

2016 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

84,674 mi
Last recorded84,674 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF16 YEB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 84,674 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2025 84,674 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 80,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (2354018 worn inner edge) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (2354018 worn inner edge) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 77,228 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 72,103 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded both sides of the vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides of the vehicle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 66,163 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2021 66,163 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 62,279 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 45,723 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2019 45,723 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

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 YEB is a 2016 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YEB, 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 YEB registered?

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

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