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EK16 VXF

2016 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

108,640 mi
Last recorded108,640 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 108,640 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat Nav blocking drivers view. ()

Fail 9 Oct 2025 108,629 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat Nav blocking drivers view. ()

Pass 27 Sep 2024 97,721 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 87,192 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has slight wear

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear wiper worn

Fail 16 Oct 2023 87,192 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has slight wear

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear wiper worn

Pass 28 Oct 2022 77,315 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 77,290 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 65,287 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 65,287 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 55,310 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 55,310 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 41,221 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 41,220 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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 VXF is a 2016 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 VXF, 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

How do I check the history of EK16 VXF?

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What year was EK16 VXF registered?

EK16 VXF is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 March 2016.

Is EK16 VXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK16 VXF shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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