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EJ65 YGZ

2016 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,680 mi
Last recorded48,680 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ65 YGZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 48,680 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (205/55r16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (205/55r16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 47,372 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 47,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2024 45,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged several cuts to outer sidewall (205/55/16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 43,926 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Dec 2021 41,555 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 36,575 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 31,881 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 27,658 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 27,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs also low (1.1.13 (a) (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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EJ65 YGZ is a 2016 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,499cc diesel 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 EJ65 YGZ, 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 EJ65 YGZ registered?

EJ65 YGZ is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 February 2016.

Is EJ65 YGZ safe to buy?

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