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BC16 GBF

2016 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,667 mi
Last recorded122,667 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 122,667 miles

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

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge and close to wear bars

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 2 Oct 2024 115,054 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on limit inner edges smooth,requires alingment (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 115,036 miles

Front 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 both on limit inner edges smooth,requires alingment (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 105,269 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 98,042 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2022 93,414 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 88,278 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 81,972 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 71,565 miles

Engine undertray fitted

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 47,548 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

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

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 GBF 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 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 GBF, 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 GBF registered?

BC16 GBF is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 July 2016.

Is BC16 GBF safe to buy?

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