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EJ66 MKA

2016 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

115,647 mi
Last recorded115,647 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ66 MKA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 115,647 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 3 Jan 2025 96,585 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 3 Jan 2025 96,585 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Not fully fitted (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Not fully fitted (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 82,334 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 82,334 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 79,854 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 79,854 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 70,738 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre also tyre wear to inner edge ()

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

Fail 11 Sep 2021 70,738 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Steering arm modified such that the steering is adversely affected (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre also tyre wear to inner edge ()

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 60,537 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner steering rack inner rod has play

Fail 29 Sep 2020 60,537 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner steering rack inner rod has play

Offside Front Outer on 2mm tread approx

Pass 27 Sep 2019 49,407 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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EJ66 MKA is a 2016 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 EJ66 MKA, 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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EJ66 MKA is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 October 2016.

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