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BD16 HCO

2016 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,111 mi
Last recorded101,111 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD16 HCO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 101,111 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2026 101,111 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 89,525 miles

Central Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 81,197 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 81,197 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 68,455 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 57,748 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 57,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 49,081 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 45,238 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 37,381 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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BD16 HCO is a 2016 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,499cc diesel 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 BD16 HCO, 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 BD16 HCO registered?

BD16 HCO is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 July 2016.

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