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BD16 BDZ

2016 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

85,523 mi
Last recorded85,523 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD16 BDZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 85,523 miles

tpms light on

Fail 10 Jul 2026 85,438 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror cover missing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

tpms light on

Pass 24 Mar 2025 79,407 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 74,520 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 74,516 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 69,040 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))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 52,115 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))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 36,577 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 34,934 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 30,750 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 26,392 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))

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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BD16 BDZ 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 81.8%.

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 BD16 BDZ, 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 BD16 BDZ registered?

BD16 BDZ is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 April 2016.

Is BD16 BDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD16 BDZ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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