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EF65 ZMY

2016 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,030 mi
Last recorded87,030 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF65 ZMY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 87,030 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2025 80,686 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 72,104 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 56,218 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 56,218 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 55,230 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 55,230 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm out of shape 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 47,137 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 37,974 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2021 37,974 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/50r17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm & worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm & worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 31,818 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 23,091 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn very low approx 2.5-3mm left (85%worn) (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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EF65 ZMY is a 2016 Ford Focus in White with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EF65 ZMY, 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 EF65 ZMY registered?

EF65 ZMY is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 January 2016.

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