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EJ16 SVE

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,161 mi
Last recorded60,161 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ16 SVE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 30 Dec 2025 60,161 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn inner edge 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm heavily worn inner edge 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm cracking 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 47,316 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 40,703 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 32,516 miles

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

coolant level low

Pass 5 Jan 2022 25,559 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 22,230 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 18,919 miles

Offside Rear tyre puncture

Pass 27 Feb 2019 14,981 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 SVE is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SVE, 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 SVE registered?

EJ16 SVE is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 April 2016.

Is EJ16 SVE safe to buy?

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