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EJ16 XNV

2016 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

82,472 mi
Last recorded82,472 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ16 XNV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 82,472 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 74,600 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens damaged

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

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

Pass 9 May 2024 66,686 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 57,113 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 57,113 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 48,829 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 40,474 miles

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

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 8 Jun 2020 34,009 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 24,909 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 XNV is a 2016 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,499cc diesel 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 XNV, 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 XNV registered?

EJ16 XNV is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 April 2016.

Is EJ16 XNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ16 XNV 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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