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EK16 VEO

2016 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,821 mi
Last recorded80,821 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK16 VEO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 80,821 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2025 80,724 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 74,667 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 68,114 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 61,319 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 53,742 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 47,479 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 34,942 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 VEO is a 2016 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VEO, 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 VEO registered?

EK16 VEO is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 April 2016.

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