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AY66 MZL

2016 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,489 mi
Last recorded55,489 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY66 MZL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 55,489 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Aug 2026 55,488 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 50,265 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 44,322 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 39,959 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 39,958 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 35,447 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 29,917 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 24,425 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 22 Aug 2019 18,604 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

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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AY66 MZL is a 2016 Ford Focus in Grey with a 2,261cc 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 AY66 MZL, 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 AY66 MZL registered?

AY66 MZL is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2016.

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