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BC16 ZVH

2016 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

62,867 mi
Last recorded62,867 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC16 ZVH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 62,867 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2026 62,867 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 57,706 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 56,256 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 56,253 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 52,479 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 52,479 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 47,627 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 42,966 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 38,854 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 23,439 miles

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 ZVH is a 2016 Ford Focus in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ZVH, 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 ZVH registered?

BC16 ZVH is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 August 2016.

Is BC16 ZVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC16 ZVH shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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