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BA16 MZL

2016 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

100,556 mi
Last recorded100,556 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA16 MZL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 100,556 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under-trays fitted

Fail 14 Jul 2026 100,551 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under-trays fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2025 86,369 miles

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

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 8 Jul 2025 86,369 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2024 77,891 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 77,891 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 67,374 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2023 67,374 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2022 62,755 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2022 62,755 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2021 53,542 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 48,203 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 43,428 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts low (5.2.3 (e))

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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BA16 MZL is a 2016 Ford Focus in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BA16 MZL, 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 BA16 MZL registered?

BA16 MZL is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 August 2016.

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