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BC16 CLV

2016 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,917 mi
Last recorded25,917 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC16 CLV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 25,917 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 18,862 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn close to limits on edges and starting to crack (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 13,238 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 8,512 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 8,512 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 7,792 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 7,074 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 6,326 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 5,162 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 5,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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BC16 CLV is a 2016 Ford Focus in Red 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 BC16 CLV, 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 BC16 CLV registered?

BC16 CLV is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 July 2016.

Is BC16 CLV safe to buy?

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