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BC16 DZX

2016 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

151,813 mi
Last recorded151,813 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC16 DZX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 151,813 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2025 138,765 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

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

Pass 27 Jul 2024 124,783 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Aug 2023 113,461 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2022 99,446 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 85,299 miles

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

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

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 22 Jun 2021 85,098 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 76,767 miles

Both front tyre's worn on inner edge's

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 56,659 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 56,658 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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 DZX is a 2016 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DZX, 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 DZX registered?

BC16 DZX is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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