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EK16 EDV

2016 Ford Focus

Brown Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

162,695 mi
Last recorded162,695 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK16 EDV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 162,695 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 162,695 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 149,989 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 136,313 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 121,920 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 107,613 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Mar 2021 97,019 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner steering rack end ()

Pass 13 Mar 2020 82,189 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 62,274 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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EK16 EDV is a 2016 Ford Focus in Brown with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EDV, 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 EDV registered?

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

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