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DP16 ZLU

2016 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,031 mi
Last recorded88,031 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP16 ZLU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2026 88,031 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2025 80,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tyre (2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rubber fluid filled mount defective (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 80,888 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/40ZR18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tyre (2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rubber fluid filled mount defective (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 68,893 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT ! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40/18 95y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and tread stepped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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Pass 8 Sep 2023 61,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge, cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 59,971 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 50,679 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 50,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2020 38,471 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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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DP16 ZLU is a 2016 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DP16 ZLU, 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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DP16 ZLU is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 July 2016.

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