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DU16 ZSV

2016 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

73,526 mi
Last recorded73,526 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU16 ZSV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 73,526 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2026 73,526 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2024 72,723 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2024 72,723 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working mirror - 501 Amber bulb (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 69,272 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 59,928 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 51,949 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 42,349 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 37,227 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Mar 2019 28,714 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 28,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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 ZSV is a 2016 Ford Focus in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DU16 ZSV, 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 ZSV registered?

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

Is DU16 ZSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU16 ZSV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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