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35 LAW

2016 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

40,473 mi
Last recorded40,473 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration35 LAW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 40,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm bald inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inside pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2024 36,203 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Sep 2023 31,721 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 27,488 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Sep 2021 23,450 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 20,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm very slight misshaped (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm very slight misshaped and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

covers fitted unable to see all testable items

Fail 21 Sep 2020 20,957 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm very slight misshaped (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm very slight misshaped and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

covers fitted unable to see all testable items

Pass 20 Sep 2019 16,922 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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35 LAW is a 2016 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 35 LAW, 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 35 LAW registered?

35 LAW is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 September 2016.

Is 35 LAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 35 LAW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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