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DP16 ZNL

2016 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

81,771 mi
Last recorded81,771 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP16 ZNL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 81,771 miles
Fail 11 May 2026 81,771 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 68,279 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 57,628 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 55,556 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 49,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 43,681 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 32,841 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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DP16 ZNL is a 2016 Ford Focus in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZNL, 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 DP16 ZNL registered?

DP16 ZNL is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 July 2016.

Is DP16 ZNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DP16 ZNL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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