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EK16 LSC

2016 Ford Focus

Brown Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

15,172 mi
Last recorded15,172 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK16 LSC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 15,172 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 14,394 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 13,470 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary/juddery (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipping (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 12,442 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 11,565 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary/perishing (3.4 (b) (i))

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))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 11,565 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary/perishing (3.4 (b) (i))

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 22 Feb 2021 10,531 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 9,598 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary, perishing (3.4 (b) (i))

engine cover, under tray, under shields

Pass 22 Feb 2019 8,405 miles

Engine covers/ under trays fitted

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 LSC is a 2016 Ford Focus in Brown 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 LSC, 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 LSC registered?

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

Is EK16 LSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK16 LSC 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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