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EF66 VZP

2016 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

172,988 mi
Last recorded172,988 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF66 VZP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 172,988 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 159,499 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Jan 2024 137,565 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp working but dull.

Pass 10 Aug 2023 128,822 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 128,800 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 119,034 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 119,017 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 109,942 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 98,139 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 88,014 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 77,302 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 71,563 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 67,502 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 56,787 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 43,637 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 30,888 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 16,418 miles

Front Lower Cover blocks view.

Pass 21 Sep 2017 8,657 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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EF66 VZP is a 2016 Ford Focus in White with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 EF66 VZP, 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 EF66 VZP registered?

EF66 VZP is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 December 2016.

Is EF66 VZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF66 VZP shows 18 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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