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EG16 ZLU

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,856 mi
Last recorded40,856 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG16 ZLU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 40,856 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 37,624 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 37,621 miles

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

Offside Rear screw on edge of tread unrepairable

Pass 31 Jul 2024 33,914 miles

Front & rear brake pads getting low

Fail 24 Jul 2024 33,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left headlight has fault (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (235/45 r18) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front & rear brake pads getting low

Pass 27 Jul 2023 28,771 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 24,046 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 19,341 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 15,345 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 10,979 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 ZLU is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,498cc 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 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 EG16 ZLU registered?

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

Is EG16 ZLU safe to buy?

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