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DA66 ZFX

2016 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

72,529 mi
Last recorded72,529 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA66 ZFX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 72,529 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 61,065 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 50,591 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 50,580 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.96ppm (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cords broken (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4.27mm to 0.00mm on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 45,172 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 38,640 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2021 38,638 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 33,251 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2020 33,251 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 26,447 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2019 26,447 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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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DA66 ZFX is a 2016 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DA66 ZFX, 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 DA66 ZFX registered?

DA66 ZFX is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 October 2016.

Is DA66 ZFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA66 ZFX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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