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EJ16 XBV

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

99,296 mi
Last recorded99,296 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 99,296 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 95,305 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 90,628 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 85,591 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 85,591 miles

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

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 73,811 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 64,142 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play inner rack arm has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 47,325 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 (5.2.3 (d) (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 XBV is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue 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 XBV, 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 XBV registered?

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

Is EJ16 XBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ16 XBV 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.

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