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EK16 VXV

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,731 mi
Last recorded108,731 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK16 VXV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 108,731 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2026 108,601 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement engine bay mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Rear Seat belt missing all 3 (7.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all 3

Pass 16 Sep 2025 102,659 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 96,472 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 92,229 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 92,229 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 76,767 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 61,737 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 47,494 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 37,181 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 VXV is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue with a 999cc petrol 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 VXV, 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 VXV registered?

EK16 VXV is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 May 2016.

Is EK16 VXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK16 VXV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EK16 VXV have outstanding finance?

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