2016 Ford Focus Zetec Tdci 1.5L Heavy oil · FP65 HVW
2016 Ford Focus Zetec Tdci (1.5L, heavy oil). First registered 26 Jan 2016. Recorded mileage 91,901 miles. MOT expired on 24 Jun 2023. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS ZETEC TDCI
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Jun 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,901 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely Compliant
- Fuel & Engine
- HEAVY OIL · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Archived Record
Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.
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FP65 HVW Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/05/2022
- 91,901 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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FP65 HVW MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 2016 Ford Focus Zetec Tdci (FP65 HVW) between May 2022 and May 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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Our Verdict
This 2016 Ford Focus Zetec TDCi looks like a reasonable buy for a high-mileage diesel hatchback, but the large gaps in its MOT record warrant caution. We recommend confirming the missing years' history and overall condition before committing.
Given the gaps in MOT history, ask the seller for full service records and any invoices covering 2020 to 2026 to verify the car was maintained and legally used. The absence of MOT entries after May 2022 means the vehicle may currently be untested or off the road, so check its live status on GOV.UK before viewing. As a 1.5 TDCi Zetec, confirm the specification matches (air conditioning, alloy wheels, basic infotainment) and negotiate on price if no proof of recent timing belt or diesel filter servicing is available.
As a 1499cc heavy oil (diesel) Focus, expect reasonable fuel economy, though exact figures are not provided in the data; diesel tax bands for this era are typically low to mid range. Insurance group is not stated, but the Zetec trim and 1.5 diesel usually sit in affordable groups for a family hatch. Estimated annual running cost, covering fuel, tax, insurance and typical maintenance for a car with over 90,000 miles, is around £1,000-£1,300.
The two MOTs on file (January 2020 and May 2022) recorded no defects, so there are no specific failure types from this vehicle's history to flag. However, with 91,901 miles logged in 2022 and unknown mileage since, inspect the clutch, suspension bushes and brake components for wear typical of a high-mileage diesel. Check the diesel particulate filter and turbo for soot or lag, and verify the bodywork on this black example for stone chips and corrosion around arches given its age.
The vehicle is a black 1.5-litre diesel Ford Focus Zetec first registered in January 2016, with MOT passes recorded at 63,220 miles in January 2020 and 91,901 miles in May 2022. Both available tests show no defects, which is a positive sign for the periods covered. However, there is no MOT or mileage data between 2020 and 2022 or after 2022, leaving roughly 28,000 miles and several years unaccounted for. Without aggregate model reliability data, the assessment rests solely on the two clean tests and the recorded mileage progression.
No aggregate MOT reliability data is available for the Ford Focus Zetec TDCi, so no model-wide reliability claim can be made from the provided information.
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