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EJ16 OTL

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

123,536 mi
Last recorded123,536 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ16 OTL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2025 123,536 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2025 123,536 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 110,821 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + CUTS TO TREAD + PERISHED SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 110,821 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + CUTS TO TREAD + PERISHED SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 102,165 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 97,669 miles

front to rear brake and fuel pipes covered by under trays

Fail 11 Jan 2022 97,669 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

front to rear brake and fuel pipes covered by under trays

Pass 20 Jan 2021 83,090 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 83,090 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 67,670 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2020 67,670 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front and rear number plates incorrect spacing of numbers and letters. (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 44,209 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 OTL is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 OTL, 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 OTL registered?

EJ16 OTL is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is EJ16 OTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ16 OTL shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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