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EG16 OOW

2016 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,767 mi
Last recorded95,767 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG16 OOW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 95,767 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))

exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Fail 1 Apr 2026 95,708 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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))

exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Pass 4 Feb 2025 86,065 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 86,065 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 74,677 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT, nail intyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 60,208 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 58,053 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 51,984 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 51,984 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 45,984 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge uneven wear, road noise likely (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 38,311 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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EG16 OOW is a 2016 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EG16 OOW, 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 EG16 OOW registered?

EG16 OOW is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 July 2016.

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