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EG16 UMV

2016 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

133,176 mi
Last recorded133,176 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG16 UMV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 133,176 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))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 133,176 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))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 131,761 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 131,761 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 128,391 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 128,391 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 122,787 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 113,785 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 113,785 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 101,512 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre on 2.5 mm and uneven wear

Offside Rear tyre on 3 mm and low on inner edge

Fail 21 Sep 2020 101,512 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear tyre on 2.5 mm and uneven wear

Offside Rear tyre on 3 mm and low on inner edge

Pass 23 Jul 2019 76,505 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (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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EG16 UMV 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 EG16 UMV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EG16 UMV registered?

EG16 UMV is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 July 2016.

Is EG16 UMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EG16 UMV shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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