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BL65 ZDR

2016 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

94,790 mi
Last recorded94,790 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL65 ZDR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 94,790 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2026 94,790 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 87,089 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 May 2024 78,810 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 78,629 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2023 68,026 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear/mishaped (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 May 2023 68,022 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear/mishaped (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2022 56,047 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 52,315 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 45,795 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 35,159 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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BL65 ZDR is a 2016 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol 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 BL65 ZDR, 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 BL65 ZDR registered?

BL65 ZDR is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2016.

Is BL65 ZDR safe to buy?

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