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BD16 HLR

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,784 mi
Last recorded77,784 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD16 HLR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 77,784 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2025 70,032 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2024 65,153 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 65,094 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 58,700 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 53,820 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 47,676 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2021 47,643 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 40,573 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 34,323 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 33,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 14,419 miles

Nearside Front tyre has small many small tears in tread

Offside Front tyre has small many small tears in tread

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 HLR is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HLR, 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 HLR registered?

BD16 HLR is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 April 2016.

Is BD16 HLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD16 HLR shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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