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EJ66 ZMV

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

61,448 mi
Last recorded61,448 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ66 ZMV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 61,448 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust shield insecure

Fail 6 May 2026 61,441 miles

Steering system excessively rough suspected steering rack or motor (2.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached bolt to hub not tight (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust shield insecure

Pass 8 May 2025 48,816 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 44,299 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 37,576 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 37,576 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 32,114 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 27,810 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 27,810 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 24,237 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 20,703 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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EJ66 ZMV is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue with a 999cc petrol 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 EJ66 ZMV, 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 EJ66 ZMV registered?

EJ66 ZMV is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 November 2016.

Is EJ66 ZMV safe to buy?

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