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EJ16 EKV

2016 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

32,548 mi
Last recorded32,548 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ16 EKV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 32,548 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 28,831 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 28,181 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 26,107 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 23,165 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm - outer sidewall worn damaged cracked - wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall worn damaged cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm - outer sidewall worn damaged cracked - wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 17,249 miles

Offside side repeater damaged

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged both sidewalls slight damage - cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewalls slight damage - cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewalls slight damage - cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 14,102 miles

Offside side repeater lens broken

Fail 24 Jun 2020 14,102 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside side repeater lens broken

Pass 1 Apr 2019 8,467 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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EJ16 EKV is a 2016 Ford Focus in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EJ16 EKV, 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 EJ16 EKV registered?

EJ16 EKV is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 May 2016.

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