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EJ16 NHU

2016 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,796 mi
Last recorded78,796 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ16 NHU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 78,796 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Jan 2025 74,311 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Pass 9 Feb 2024 68,948 miles

Slight play in both front inner tie rods

Fail 9 Feb 2024 68,948 miles

Emissions unable to be completed High engine temperature light came on dash (8.2.1.2 (d))

Slight play in both front inner tie rods

Pass 17 Feb 2023 65,241 miles

Advise under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 55,811 miles

Advise under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Feb 2021 45,378 miles

Advise under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( Wearing on the inner portion of the tyre. ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( Wearing on the inner portion of the tyre. ) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 40,340 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Feb 2020 40,340 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ( Cover damaged & split ) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Feb 2019 36,291 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 NHU is a 2016 Ford Focus in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NHU, 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 NHU registered?

EJ16 NHU is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 June 2016.

Is EJ16 NHU safe to buy?

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