2016 Ford Focus 1.5L Diesel · EO66 YLF
2016 Ford Focus (1.5L, diesel). First registered 21 Sept 2016. Recorded mileage 93,575 miles. MOT expired on 04 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,575 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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EO66 YLF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 05/11/2025
- 93,575 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
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EO66 YLF 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 (EO66 YLF) between September 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
EO66 YLF Mileage History
- 15/09/202266,826 mi
- 21/09/202378,308 mi+11,482 mi
- 04/09/202488,037 mi+9,729 mi
- 31/10/202593,575 mi+5,538 mi
- 05/11/202593,575 mi
Average of roughly 8,518 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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