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BA16 MZP

2016 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

60,194 mi
Last recorded60,194 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA16 MZP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 60,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2025 60,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 48,146 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 43,042 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 38,300 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 34,250 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 34,250 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 29,753 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 25,269 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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BA16 MZP is a 2016 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MZP, 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 MZP registered?

BA16 MZP is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 August 2016.

Is BA16 MZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BA16 MZP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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