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EG16 ZBT

2016 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,141 mi
Last recorded27,141 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG16 ZBT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 27,141 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 22,256 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 20,636 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 20,636 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Undertray likely to become detached near tank (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 18,493 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 16,496 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 16,496 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 13,547 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 11,724 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 9,171 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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EG16 ZBT is a 2016 Ford Focus in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EG16 ZBT, 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 EG16 ZBT registered?

EG16 ZBT is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 July 2016.

Is EG16 ZBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EG16 ZBT shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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