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AF16 BXZ

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,709 mi
Last recorded88,709 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF16 BXZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 88,709 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2026 88,709 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative TPMS Light flashing (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2025 78,222 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 65,625 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 58,849 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2.5/3mm cracking between tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3.5/ 4mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 50,446 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 42,398 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 36,743 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 36,745 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 27,498 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

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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AF16 BXZ is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue 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 AF16 BXZ, 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 AF16 BXZ registered?

AF16 BXZ is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is AF16 BXZ safe to buy?

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