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EJ16 SZL

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

59,553 mi
Last recorded59,553 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ16 SZL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 59,553 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres - Edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower bushes bosh sides cracking slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 51,130 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 45,390 miles

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

Parking Brake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 21 Jun 2023 41,888 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2022 38,652 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2022 38,652 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 33,768 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge cracked due to age 235/35/19 91y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked due to age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 27,605 miles

Rear both tyres cracked

Pass 24 Apr 2019 21,632 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 SZL is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel 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 SZL, 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 SZL registered?

EJ16 SZL is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 April 2016.

Is EJ16 SZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ16 SZL 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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