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AU16 ZLZ

2016 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,746 mi
Last recorded120,746 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU16 ZLZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 120,746 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2026 120,746 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm N/S and O/S (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Feb 2025 104,205 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 88,443 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 71,770 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 62,207 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 55,309 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 51,418 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2020 51,417 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

oil level on min

Pass 28 Feb 2019 43,977 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 43,977 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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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AU16 ZLZ is a 2016 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AU16 ZLZ, 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 AU16 ZLZ registered?

AU16 ZLZ is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 March 2016.

Is AU16 ZLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU16 ZLZ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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