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DU16 ZRE

2016 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

82,000 mi
Last recorded82,000 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU16 ZRE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 82,000 miles

Corrosion To Suspension Components Front/Rear

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front/Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 76,618 miles

Front subframe has general corrosion

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe into calliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear all rear suspension components have some corrosion

Fail 9 Jul 2025 76,617 miles

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

Front subframe has general corrosion

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe into calliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear all rear suspension components have some corrosion

Pass 23 Jul 2024 73,696 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 71,253 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 55,004 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2020 41,065 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 34,991 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside & Offside Rear Seats

Minor stone-chip on the windscreen however not affecting the drivers view of the road @ the time of the Mot.

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 2 Apr 2019 25,445 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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DU16 ZRE is a 2016 Ford Focus in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DU16 ZRE, 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 DU16 ZRE registered?

DU16 ZRE is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is DU16 ZRE safe to buy?

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