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EJ16 OHW

2016 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,749 mi
Last recorded71,749 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ16 OHW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 71,749 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2026 71,747 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 66,674 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres heavily worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 62,657 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 57,409 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 57,409 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 51,807 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 51,807 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wipers smearing screen

Pass 16 Jul 2021 45,401 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 41,836 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2020 41,836 miles

Position lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 35,914 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 OHW is a 2016 Ford Focus in Silver with a 999cc petrol 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 OHW, 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 OHW registered?

EJ16 OHW is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 June 2016.

Is EJ16 OHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ16 OHW 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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