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EJ16 HKY

2016 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

61,623 mi
Last recorded61,623 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ16 HKY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 61,623 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2026 61,591 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 56,337 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 49,563 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))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 42,379 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 35,027 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 31,514 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 25,974 miles

both front tyres 2.0mm

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 HKY is a 2016 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HKY, 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 EJ16 HKY registered?

EJ16 HKY is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 April 2016.

Is EJ16 HKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ16 HKY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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