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DU16 ZSG

2016 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,672 mi
Last recorded114,672 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU16 ZSG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 114,672 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Mar 2025 110,220 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 105,655 miles

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

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

covers restricting full inspection of vehicle

Pass 31 Mar 2023 91,575 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2023 91,575 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 81,306 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 63,886 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2021 63,886 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 36,836 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is splitting around inner tyre wall and also close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is splitting around inner tyre wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 18,391 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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DU16 ZSG is a 2016 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DU16 ZSG, 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 DU16 ZSG registered?

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

Is DU16 ZSG safe to buy?

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