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BC16 FZY

2016 Ford Ecosport

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,343 mi
Last recorded102,343 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Ecosport38,578 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC16 FZY
MakeFord
ModelEcosport
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2026 102,343 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Handbrake travel high but not excessive

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulder wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 27 Jan 2026 102,196 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative sensors not detected (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front tyres worn low

both rear tyres worn low

Pass 31 Jan 2025 93,158 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 86,787 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2024 86,787 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 80,459 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))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 80,457 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 67,334 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 67,333 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 53,833 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2021 53,793 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 386,283 miles

Parking break has less reserve travel

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

How Reliable is the Ford Ecosport?

Based on 716,341 MOT tests across 113,179 vehicles.

83.3%
Pass Rate
5,453
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
113,179
On UK Roads
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BC16 FZY is a 2016 Ford Ecosport in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2016 Ford Ecosport models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 38,578 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Ford Ecosport typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 10 years old, this Ford Ecosport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BC16 FZY is a 2016 Ford Ecosport, first registered on 28 July 2016.

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