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EJ66 XZG

2016 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

94,276 mi
Last recorded94,276 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 94,276 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2025 93,195 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2025 93,195 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 81,333 miles

Offside Rear brake backplate corroded/missing (osr disc scored/worn)

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished/cracking slightly but no chords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 73,855 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm front bushes worn /perished/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished/cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 73,848 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm front bushes worn /perished/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished/cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 66,181 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 66,171 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 55,777 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 40,726 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 40,693 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 23,724 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2019 23,724 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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 XZG is a 2016 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XZG, 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 XZG registered?

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

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