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EK16 GXV

2016 Ford Focus

Brown Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

86,573 mi
Last recorded86,573 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 86,573 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 80,470 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Ns and os trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 70,592 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking to treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking to treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 70,592 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking to treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking to treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 62,232 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 54,671 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 46,519 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 39,856 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 29,697 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 GXV 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 GXV, 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 GXV registered?

EK16 GXV is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 March 2016.

Is EK16 GXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK16 GXV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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