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EJ16 NLY

2016 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,724 mi
Last recorded142,724 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 142,724 miles

VEHICLE HAS BEEN UNDERSEALED

Pass 1 Sep 2025 142,715 miles

VEHICLE HAS BEEN UNDERSEALED

Fail 1 Sep 2025 142,711 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front SUBFRAME CORRODED

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 142,536 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 139,731 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 112,472 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 92,855 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 92,812 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 79,182 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 79,182 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 1 May 2019 61,228 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 61,033 miles

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

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

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))

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 NLY is a 2016 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NLY, 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 NLY registered?

EJ16 NLY is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 April 2016.

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The MOT history for EJ16 NLY shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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