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EJ16 WEH

2016 Ford Focus

Brown Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

81,595 mi
Last recorded81,595 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ16 WEH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 81,595 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2026 81,595 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2026 81,360 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 71,588 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 65,861 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 59,104 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

noise from steering component, power steering operating ok at time of test.

Pass 16 Apr 2022 52,968 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Apr 2022 52,968 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Apr 2021 44,445 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 40,153 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 32,292 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 WEH is a 2016 Ford Focus in Brown with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WEH, 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 WEH registered?

EJ16 WEH is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 June 2016.

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