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AF16 BZU

2016 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,616 mi
Last recorded89,616 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF16 BZU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 89,616 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened covered by under tray (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 86,685 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 82,061 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2024 82,061 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 75,567 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 69,277 miles

Offside Rear nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 20 Jan 2022 69,277 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 12 Jan 2021 64,676 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 58,172 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 44,507 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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AF16 BZU is a 2016 Ford Focus in White with a 1,499cc diesel 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 BZU, 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 BZU registered?

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

Is AF16 BZU safe to buy?

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