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EJ16 OTD

2016 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,886 mi
Last recorded100,886 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ16 OTD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 100,886 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 92,683 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2024 92,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 84,067 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

T.P.M.S light illuminated during test

back box has a hole

undertray not fully secured

Pass 22 Dec 2022 70,367 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH ns and os getting close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush: outer face (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + tyre NEARLY WORN DOWN TO CORDS outside prescribed measured area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush: slightly on outer face (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

light corrosion to some underbody components

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to some areas and or items

Fail 22 Dec 2022 70,367 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH ns and os getting close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush: outer face (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + tyre NEARLY WORN DOWN TO CORDS outside prescribed measured area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush: slightly on outer face (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Registration plate inscription illegible PRS: cleaned both front and rear registration plates (0.1 (b))

light corrosion to some underbody components

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to some areas and or items

Pass 20 Dec 2021 58,460 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 18 Dec 2020 50,212 miles

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

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

undercarriage trays / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 15 Jun 2019 42,624 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both ns and os 3mm + worn smooth on inner sections (5.2.3 (e))

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

undercarriage trays / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

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 OTD is a 2016 Ford Focus in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OTD, 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 OTD registered?

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

Is EJ16 OTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ16 OTD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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