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EK16 VZB

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

93,448 mi
Last recorded93,448 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK16 VZB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 93,448 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 83,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall area shows large deep cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner and outer side wall areas show large deep cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread shows uneven wear and is worn bald at the inner edge(suspect that the tread is worn close to exposing the ply/cords) (5.2.3 (e))

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axle.

Fail 2 Jul 2025 83,225 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall area shows large deep cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner and outer side wall areas show large deep cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread shows uneven wear and is worn bald at the inner edge(suspect that the tread is worn close to exposing the ply/cords) (5.2.3 (e))

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axle.

Pass 4 Jul 2024 75,905 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perisheed/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axel.

Pass 7 Jul 2023 63,565 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 54,624 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40/18 95W XL goodride (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn on inner edge, 235/40/18 95W XL goodride (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 47,745 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 47,745 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 32,415 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 31,129 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 24,778 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 VZB is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,499cc diesel 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 VZB, 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 VZB registered?

EK16 VZB is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 May 2016.

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