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BF16 PZL

2016 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,267 mi
Last recorded74,267 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF16 PZL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 74,267 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

chip to screen

Pass 21 Feb 2025 69,800 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush perishing/ splitting & slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

O/S side repeater lamp slightly loose

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush perishing/ splitting & slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2025 69,795 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush perishing/ splitting & slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

O/S side repeater lamp slightly loose

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush perishing/ splitting & slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 62,772 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. and noisy (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip to screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 62,772 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. and noisy (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip to screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 57,605 miles

Chip to windscreen.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 50,941 miles

Chips to windscreen.

Front wiper blades poor.

Pass 3 Mar 2021 45,480 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 40,663 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 32,464 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 PZL is a 2016 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PZL, 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 BF16 PZL registered?

BF16 PZL is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 March 2016.

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