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BC16 OTZ

2016 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,927 mi
Last recorded78,927 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC16 OTZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 78,927 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 74,535 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 66,401 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 66,277 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2023 66,277 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 58,601 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 47,160 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 47,160 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 41,958 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 39,731 miles

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

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 OTZ is a 2016 Ford Focus in Black with a 999cc petrol 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 OTZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BC16 OTZ registered?

BC16 OTZ is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 July 2016.

Is BC16 OTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC16 OTZ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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