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EJ66 HXG

2016 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

98,832 mi
Last recorded98,832 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ66 HXG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 98,832 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 87,795 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2024 87,795 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 76,065 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 76,065 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2022 59,208 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 58,342 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2020 50,231 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 50,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2019 38,214 miles

Front wipers smearing slightly

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

undertrays and coves fitted

Fail 27 Nov 2019 38,048 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front wipers smearing slightly

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

rear washers not working

undertrays and coves fitted

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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EJ66 HXG is a 2016 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 EJ66 HXG, 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 EJ66 HXG registered?

EJ66 HXG is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 November 2016.

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The MOT history for EJ66 HXG shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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