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CU65 LZL

2016 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

135,969 mi
Last recorded135,969 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU65 LZL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 135,969 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system light on dash (fitted to vehicles first used from 1 January 2012)

Fail 16 Jan 2026 135,969 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system light on dash (fitted to vehicles first used from 1 January 2012)

Pass 5 Feb 2025 126,013 miles

Tyre pressure monitor light illuminated

Fail 5 Feb 2025 126,013 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides of vehicle. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre pressure monitor light illuminated

Pass 26 Jan 2024 110,539 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 98,099 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 98,099 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (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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CU65 LZL is a 2016 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CU65 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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What year was CU65 LZL registered?

CU65 LZL is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 April 2016.

Is CU65 LZL safe to buy?

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