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BA16 LZK

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,672 mi
Last recorded95,672 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA16 LZK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 95,672 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rubber protective boot deteriorated (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rubber protective boot deteriorated (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear park brake effort indicates that service/repairs are required.

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arms/sub frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

The park brake efficiency has only just met the minimum criteria, it appears the brakes are ready for service

Pass 8 Feb 2025 89,088 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 85,232 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 77,112 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 77,112 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 68,296 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 Feb 2022 68,296 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing Replaced missing wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 55,383 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 49,694 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 43,985 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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BA16 LZK is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue 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 BA16 LZK, 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 BA16 LZK registered?

BA16 LZK is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 July 2016.

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