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EJ16 OTW

2016 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,298 mi
Last recorded98,298 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ16 OTW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 98,298 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 87,635 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 76,119 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 76,119 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel missing wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working side repeater inop (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 64,772 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 64,577 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 64,577 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2021 56,424 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm needs changing a.s.a.p (5.2.3 (e))

chip in windscreen

Fail 20 Jan 2021 56,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm needs changing a.s.a.p (5.2.3 (e))

chip in windscreen

Pass 12 Jun 2019 45,987 miles

Front 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 OTW is a 2016 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OTW, 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 OTW registered?

EJ16 OTW is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 May 2016.

Is EJ16 OTW safe to buy?

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