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EK16 LMJ

2016 Ford Focus

Yellow Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

102,062 mi
Last recorded102,062 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK16 LMJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 102,062 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2025 92,631 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2025 92,337 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 72,822 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 68,134 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 62,949 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

osf tyre inner edge feathering

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2021 52,267 miles

Exhaust resonator removed

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 48,898 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 41,244 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 40,866 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp incorrect colour red light showing to front (4.1.4 (a))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Mar 2019 24,160 miles

Nearside Rear tyre splitting and slight sidewall damage

Offside Rear tyre worn edges to 2mm

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 LMJ is a 2016 Ford Focus in Yellow with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LMJ, 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 LMJ registered?

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

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