2016 Ford Focus 1.0L Petrol · EA16 FVL
2016 Ford Focus (1.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Apr 2016. Recorded mileage 66,797 miles. MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,797 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EA16 FVL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/04/2026
- 66,797 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (21 mentions)
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EA16 FVL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Ford Focus (EA16 FVL) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (21 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light Lens missing (4.5.4 (a))”; “Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative sensor fault (5.2.3 (h))”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
EA16 FVL Mileage History
- 16/04/202456,436 mi
- 16/04/202456,436 mi
- 09/04/202561,050 mi+4,614 mi
- 13/04/202666,795 mi+5,745 mi
- 16/04/202666,797 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 5,183 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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