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EJ16 HHB

2016 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

59,347 mi
Last recorded59,347 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ16 HHB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 59,347 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2025 49,430 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 49,332 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 42,708 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 42,614 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edge & 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged has 2 slight bulge's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 36,370 miles

Nearside Front Tyre bold on the inner edges

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 29,417 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 23,452 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 23,452 miles

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

Offside Front tyre BOLD on edges

Pass 11 Apr 2019 15,631 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 15,631 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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 HHB is a 2016 Ford Focus in Grey 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 EJ16 HHB, 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 HHB registered?

EJ16 HHB is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 April 2016.

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