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DL65 ZKE

2016 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

47,850 mi
Last recorded47,850 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL65 ZKE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 47,850 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 43,788 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 40,328 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 36,805 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 36,805 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 32,889 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 27,974 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2020 24,851 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2019 19,180 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 19,180 miles

Rear reflector likely to become detached (4.8.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 17,561 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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DL65 ZKE is a 2016 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DL65 ZKE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DL65 ZKE registered?

DL65 ZKE is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 January 2016.

Is DL65 ZKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL65 ZKE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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