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EF16 ZLU

2016 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

106,286 mi
Last recorded106,286 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF16 ZLU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 106,286 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2025 100,263 miles

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

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 19 Jul 2025 100,263 miles

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

Rear wiper blade split

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 89,808 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 82,086 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 68,451 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre nail in it

Pass 13 Oct 2021 52,987 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 52,987 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyre worn down to 3 mm also badly worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 35,137 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2020 35,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also has nail in (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 May 2019 16,316 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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EF16 ZLU is a 2016 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,499cc diesel 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 EF16 ZLU, 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 EF16 ZLU registered?

EF16 ZLU is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is EF16 ZLU safe to buy?

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