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BA16 LZL

2016 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

115,396 mi
Last recorded115,396 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA16 LZL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 115,396 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2026 115,326 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment, not posing a risk to fire

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack noisy

Pass 18 Mar 2025 111,118 miles

Undertrays fitted

Coolant low

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

Fail 18 Mar 2025 111,117 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Coolant low

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2024 105,060 miles

covers fitted underneath the vehicle

Fail 18 Mar 2024 105,060 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

covers fitted underneath the vehicle

Pass 14 Mar 2023 105,036 miles

Central Front Exhaust CAT heat shield loose/rattling

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2023 105,036 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Central Front Exhaust CAT heat shield loose/rattling

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 89,915 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil at bell housing area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And tyre has some cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And tyre has some cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 89,915 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil at bell housing area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And tyre has some cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And tyre has some cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 71,276 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 46,244 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 LZL is a 2016 Ford Focus in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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