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EK16 EOZ

2016 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,622 mi
Last recorded146,622 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK16 EOZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 146,622 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2026 146,484 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut likely to fail Excessively knocking (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 130,603 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2025 130,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant level low

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 113,830 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 95,060 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 76,121 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 56,718 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 45,566 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 26,507 miles

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

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 EOZ is a 2016 Ford Focus in Black 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 EK16 EOZ, 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 EK16 EOZ registered?

EK16 EOZ is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 March 2016.

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