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EJ16 RCY

2016 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,245 mi
Last recorded83,245 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 83,245 miles

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

Rear under body surface corrosion

Fail 26 Aug 2026 83,242 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating juddering (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

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

Rear under body surface corrosion

Pass 15 Aug 2025 79,734 miles

Offside Front Slight noise from top suspension mount bearing

Fail 14 Aug 2025 79,733 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 74,694 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 74,694 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 65,638 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 65,638 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 56,273 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 47,557 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 40,503 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 29,300 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall has a shallow cut

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 too 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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 RCY is a 2016 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RCY, 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 RCY registered?

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

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