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2016 Ford Focus 1.5L Diesel · EX16 JPY

EX16 JPY

2016 Ford Focus (1.5L, diesel). First registered 22 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 117,437 miles. MOT valid until 06 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
FORD FOCUS
Year / Origin
2016 · Chelmsford
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Valid until 06 Jul 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
117,437 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.5L
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Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

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MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 06 Jul 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2016
Engine
1499cc
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EX16 JPY Key Findings

  • 9 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2026
  • 117,437 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)

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EX16 JPY MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 12 Nov 2026, 06:34
MOT Analysis

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9 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Ford Focus (EX16 JPY) between March 2019 and July 2026.

The record contains 9 passes and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 5 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.

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EX16 JPY Mileage History

  1. 20/03/201940,539 mi
  2. 20/03/202062,396 mi+21,857 mi
  3. 18/03/202175,627 mi+13,231 mi
  4. 24/06/202175,805 mi+178 mi
  5. 15/06/202285,870 mi+10,065 mi
  6. 22/06/202392,427 mi+6,557 mi
  7. 21/06/202498,803 mi+6,376 mi
  8. 01/07/2025108,677 mi+9,874 mi
  9. 08/07/2026117,437 mi+8,760 mi

Average of roughly 10,531 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant
Recall Notice Outstanding

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2016 Common Problems
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
78
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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