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7172 LJ

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,126 mi
Last recorded17,126 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7172 LJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 8 Jan 2026 17,126 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 15,789 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 14,732 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 13,905 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 13,286 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 12,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre scrubbed slightly on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre scrubbed slightly on inner edge

Pass 8 Jan 2020 11,362 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 9,943 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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7172 LJ is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 7172 LJ, 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 7172 LJ registered?

7172 LJ is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 January 2016.

Is 7172 LJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 7172 LJ shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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