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EJ66 VFL

2016 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

143,185 mi
Last recorded143,185 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 143,185 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 134,933 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2024 134,923 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 120,283 miles

undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Nov 2022 104,360 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Nov 2022 104,360 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2021 89,143 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 19 Nov 2021 89,143 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2020 78,207 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 61,615 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

undertrays 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 VFL 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 70%.

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 VFL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ66 VFL registered?

EJ66 VFL is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 November 2016.

Is EJ66 VFL safe to buy?

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