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AP16 ZHE

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

66,902 mi
Last recorded66,902 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP16 ZHE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 66,902 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Feb 2026 66,902 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 55,840 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 44,356 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 44,356 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 34,800 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 26,633 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 22,606 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 17,169 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 11,275 miles

covers and shields restricts view

Pass 28 Feb 2019 10,309 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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AP16 ZHE is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AP16 ZHE, 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 AP16 ZHE registered?

AP16 ZHE is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is AP16 ZHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP16 ZHE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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