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EJ16 ZNC

2016 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,946 mi
Last recorded74,946 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ16 ZNC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 74,946 miles

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

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess leaking oil (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 71,330 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 66,905 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 63,727 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

plastic trims fitted to both sills not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 Jul 2022 59,518 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 55,641 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 51,882 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 45,529 miles

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))

Fail 28 May 2019 45,529 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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 27 Jun 2018 36,112 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 18,208 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2017 18,208 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 ZNC is a 2016 Ford Focus in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZNC, 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 ZNC registered?

EJ16 ZNC is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 May 2016.

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