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EJ16 WRL

2016 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

80,344 mi
Last recorded80,344 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ16 WRL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 80,344 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2026 80,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 70,137 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system lamp displayed constantly

Fail 15 Jul 2025 69,878 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction inoperative (8.2.1.2 (h))

Tyre pressure monitoring system lamp displayed constantly

Pass 11 Jul 2024 60,116 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 51,082 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 44,457 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 33,053 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 24,148 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 13,414 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 4,123 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 WRL is a 2016 Ford Focus in Black with a 999cc petrol 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 WRL, 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 WRL registered?

EJ16 WRL is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 May 2016.

Is EJ16 WRL safe to buy?

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