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EJ16 OSA

2016 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

64,311 mi
Last recorded64,311 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ16 OSA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 64,311 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 57,646 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 53,444 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 45,095 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 37,014 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 29,146 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 29,146 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2020 22,525 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 22,123 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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 OSA is a 2016 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OSA, 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 OSA registered?

EJ16 OSA is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 April 2016.

Is EJ16 OSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ16 OSA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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