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EK16 TXZ

2016 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,529 mi
Last recorded47,529 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK16 TXZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 47,529 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2025 42,120 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 36,990 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 31,362 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 25,967 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 19,054 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 19,054 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 14,084 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 14,084 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2019 5,805 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 TXZ is a 2016 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TXZ, 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 TXZ registered?

EK16 TXZ is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is EK16 TXZ safe to buy?

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