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EF66 JHJ

2016 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

118,685 mi
Last recorded118,685 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF66 JHJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 118,685 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2025 118,685 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 109,492 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 99,564 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 99,563 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside 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 inner edge void of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 86,806 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 27 Oct 2022 86,806 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 74,984 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner 1/4 of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2021 74,967 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit avg 2.09 - (limit 0.50) (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner 1/4 of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 61,902 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2020 61,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kick-up to the O/S (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kick-up to the O/S (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 51,486 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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EF66 JHJ is a 2016 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 EF66 JHJ, 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 EF66 JHJ registered?

EF66 JHJ is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 November 2016.

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