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EA16 ZDE

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

91,063 mi
Last recorded91,063 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA16 ZDE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 91,063 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 74,443 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2024 59,528 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Apr 2024 59,489 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both front. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 38,034 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 32,427 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 27,388 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 22,917 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 17,606 miles

Under trays obscuring some underside components unable to fully inspect at time of test

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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EA16 ZDE is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel 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 EA16 ZDE, 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 EA16 ZDE registered?

EA16 ZDE is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 April 2016.

Is EA16 ZDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA16 ZDE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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