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EJ66 VBO

2016 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,757 mi
Last recorded90,757 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ66 VBO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 90,757 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front n/s and o/s rear rear axle subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s front smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Aug 2026 90,757 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front n/s and o/s rear rear axle subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s front smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 82,401 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Undertray fitted

Fail 27 Aug 2025 82,401 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Undertray fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2024 71,767 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear - swollen under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn both edges - 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in treads - 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear - swollen under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn both edges - 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge - perished in treads - 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2023 61,471 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts, worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 51,029 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2021 42,305 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 38,554 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 33,765 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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 VBO is a 2016 Ford Focus in Red 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 EJ66 VBO, 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 VBO is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 November 2016.

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