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EJ16 XSH

2016 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,185 mi
Last recorded34,185 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ16 XSH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 34,185 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2025 31,153 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 28,599 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 25,923 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 25,923 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2022 23,416 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 21,767 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 20,402 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 17,569 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 17,569 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (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 XSH is a 2016 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XSH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ16 XSH registered?

EJ16 XSH is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 May 2016.

Is EJ16 XSH safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ16 XSH shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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