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EJ16 OTF

2016 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

112,429 mi
Last recorded112,429 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ16 OTF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 112,429 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 104,960 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 90,018 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 76,125 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 59,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and inner edge wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 53,850 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2020 51,084 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2019 41,211 miles

undertrays fitted

wipers smear

Fail 17 Jun 2019 41,194 miles

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

undertrays fitted

wipers smear

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 OTF is a 2016 Ford Focus in Grey 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 OTF, 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 OTF registered?

EJ16 OTF is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 June 2016.

Is EJ16 OTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ16 OTF 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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