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EJ16 WPD

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,723 mi
Last recorded126,723 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ16 WPD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 126,723 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2026 126,722 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 115,898 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both rear coil springs corroded

nearside front tyre slightly worn edges

offside headlamp bracket broken

offside rear wheel slightly damaged

Pass 17 Jun 2024 103,745 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion on both rear coil springs

offside headlamp bracket broken

offside rear wheel slightly damaged

Fail 17 Jun 2024 103,743 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

corrosion on both rear coil springs

offside headlamp bracket broken

offside rear wheel slightly damaged

Pass 14 Jul 2023 92,539 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

nearside rear tyre slightly worn outer edge

offside front and offside rear tyre side walls slightly damaged

offside headlamp bracket broken / lamp slightly loose

offside rear rim slightly damaged

slight corrosion on both rear coil springs

Fail 14 Jul 2023 92,539 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

nearside rear tyre slightly worn outer edge

offside front and offside rear tyre side walls slightly damaged

offside headlamp bracket broken / lamp slightly loose

offside rear rim slightly damaged

slight corrosion on both rear coil springs

Pass 9 Jul 2022 79,976 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

nearside front tyre slightly worn edges

offside headlamp bracket broken

slight corrosion on both rear coil springs

Pass 15 Jul 2021 71,339 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Jul 2021 71,337 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure bracket broken (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 64,474 miles

Engine cover is fitted obscuring some topside components

Undertrays are fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2019 55,917 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 WPD is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WPD, 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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EJ16 WPD is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 July 2016.

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