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EK16 LJV

2016 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

107,934 mi
Last recorded107,934 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK16 LJV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 107,934 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened sway bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 95,562 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 84,622 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner tread

Pass 20 Mar 2023 73,434 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Mar 2022 63,341 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2021 52,508 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted

Fail 19 Mar 2021 52,508 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2020 48,080 miles

Engine cover, under tray, sill and floor covers fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2019 35,498 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 LJV is a 2016 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol 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 LJV, 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 LJV registered?

EK16 LJV is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 March 2016.

Is EK16 LJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK16 LJV 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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