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AJ16 ZBT

2016 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,008 mi
Last recorded144,008 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 ZBT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 144,008 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2026 144,009 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/50x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2025 129,529 miles
Fail 9 May 2025 129,529 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2024 111,312 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 95,077 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 78,590 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 58,939 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 40,558 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm wearing unevenly inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm wearing unevenly inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 25,142 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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AJ16 ZBT is a 2016 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AJ16 ZBT, 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 AJ16 ZBT registered?

AJ16 ZBT is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 July 2016.

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