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EK16 AUU

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

146,163 mi
Last recorded146,163 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK16 AUU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 146,163 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 Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively STRONG ADVISE. (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 31 Jan 2026 146,163 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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 Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively STRONG ADVISE. (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2025 133,508 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres out of shape on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 121,798 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both close to legal limit and worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 111,376 miles

Various suspension and chassis components slightly corroded/deteriorated.

Fail 31 Jan 2023 111,372 miles

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

Various suspension and chassis components slightly corroded/deteriorated.

Pass 11 Feb 2022 103,983 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 95,200 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 90,051 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 73,084 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2019 73,083 miles

Central Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and worn on inner edge (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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EK16 AUU is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EK16 AUU, 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 EK16 AUU registered?

EK16 AUU is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 March 2016.

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