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BC16 ESY

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,606 mi
Last recorded82,606 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC16 ESY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 82,606 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner tread and cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front movement at offside front wheel

Fail 6 Mar 2026 82,606 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative unable to check (4.1.5 (a))

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test item on rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner tread and cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front movement at offside front wheel

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Mar 2025 76,268 miles

slight movement in offside front wheel

Fail 15 Mar 2025 76,268 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat unable to test (4.1.5 (b))

slight movement in offside front wheel

Pass 5 Mar 2024 68,024 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 68,024 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 60,206 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 51,547 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 43,815 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 43,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 41,180 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 34,925 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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 ESY is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ESY, 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 ESY registered?

BC16 ESY is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 July 2016.

Is BC16 ESY safe to buy?

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