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EK16 LTF

2016 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,176 mi
Last recorded50,176 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK16 LTF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 50,176 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2025 50,173 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2025 50,116 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 48,943 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Wipers smearing

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 43,976 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 43,976 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 39,225 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 32,921 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 27,429 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 24,292 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 24,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 19,008 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 LTF is a 2016 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LTF, 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 LTF registered?

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

Is EK16 LTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK16 LTF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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