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EJ16 VXR

2016 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

68,936 mi
Last recorded68,936 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ16 VXR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 68,936 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 61,210 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 61,210 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 43,022 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 27,800 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 23,496 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 19,757 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 12,376 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 VXR is a 2016 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VXR, 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 VXR registered?

EJ16 VXR is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 May 2016.

Is EJ16 VXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ16 VXR shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EJ16 VXR have outstanding finance?

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