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EF16 YMG

2016 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,133 mi
Last recorded68,133 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF16 YMG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 68,133 miles

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

TPMS warning light staying on.

Fail 31 Mar 2026 68,133 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Headlamp aim not tested. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

TPMS warning light staying on.

Pass 29 Mar 2025 58,995 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 58,958 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 48,237 miles

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

TPMS warning lamp staying on.

Pass 29 Mar 2023 37,634 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 32,801 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 27,709 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 24,801 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2019 21,777 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 YMG is a 2016 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YMG, 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 YMG registered?

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

Is EF16 YMG safe to buy?

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