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EJ16 OTB

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

92,023 mi
Last recorded92,023 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ16 OTB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 92,023 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 84,373 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 80,563 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 75,808 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 63,966 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 63,965 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 56,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3MM (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 215/50/17 ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3MM WORN ON EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3MM (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing WORN ON EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

TPMS LIGHT ON

Pass 9 Jun 2020 49,526 miles

Engine under trays fitted.

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 41,088 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive inner drive shaft oil seal..? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 OTB is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue with a 999cc petrol 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 OTB, 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 OTB registered?

EJ16 OTB is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 June 2016.

Is EJ16 OTB safe to buy?

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