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EF16 YKH

2016 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,015 mi
Last recorded81,015 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 81,015 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))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 73,651 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 62,084 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 62,056 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 53,572 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner/outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 47,362 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 42,103 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 42,103 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2019 29,404 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 YKH is a 2016 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YKH, 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 YKH registered?

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

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