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BF16 PZE

2016 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,000 mi
Last recorded114,000 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF16 PZE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 114,000 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 113,472 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 104,772 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 95,869 miles

nearside front tyre showing wear to edges

Fail 13 Mar 2023 95,833 miles

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

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

main light switch insecure

nearside front tyre showing wear to edges

Pass 14 Mar 2022 84,913 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edger of tread heavily worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread close to low tread wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 75,976 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 75,976 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 58,954 miles

Front wiper slight smearing but not adversely affecting the driver view

Nearside Rear tyre misshapon

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

Fail 18 Feb 2020 58,954 miles

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

Front wiper slight smearing but not adversely affecting the driver view

Nearside Rear tyre misshapon

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 36,648 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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BF16 PZE is a 2016 Ford Focus in Silver 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 BF16 PZE, 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 BF16 PZE registered?

BF16 PZE is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is BF16 PZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF16 PZE 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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