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ALZ 3707

2016 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,397 mi
Last recorded84,397 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALZ 3707
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 84,397 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bubbling under coating near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both nearside and offside starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2026 84,397 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bubbling under coating near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both nearside and offside starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 77,654 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 71,160 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 64,961 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 64,961 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2022 56,685 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 1 Jul 2021 51,428 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 40,020 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 25,003 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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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ALZ 3707 is a 2016 Ford Focus in Red with a 999cc petrol 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 ALZ 3707, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ALZ 3707 registered?

ALZ 3707 is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is ALZ 3707 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALZ 3707 shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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