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EK16 UOL

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

78,709 mi
Last recorded78,709 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK16 UOL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 78,709 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2025 77,829 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 76,388 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 70,238 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 62,488 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 54,747 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 54,747 miles

Central Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 48,301 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 48,296 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 40,017 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 26,992 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 UOL is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue 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 UOL, 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 UOL registered?

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

Is EK16 UOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK16 UOL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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