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EJ16 WPA

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

79,346 mi
Last recorded79,346 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 79,346 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

accident damage to front

Pass 17 Mar 2025 72,629 miles

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

Offside Front bumper damage Borderline

Pass 19 Feb 2024 64,397 miles

Front bumper damage

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BORDERLINE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 55,835 miles

condition of front bumper

wear front brake pads

wear offside front and nearside front tyres inner edges

Pass 5 Feb 2022 46,208 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 39,094 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 37,997 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 33,356 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 33,356 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

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 WPA is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol 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 WPA, 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 WPA registered?

EJ16 WPA is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is EJ16 WPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ16 WPA 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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