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BF16 RKZ

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,419 mi
Last recorded108,419 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF16 RKZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 108,419 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface. Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

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

Fail 14 Sep 2026 108,184 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface. Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

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

Pass 10 Sep 2025 102,524 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 96,932 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 96,932 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 88,924 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2023 88,924 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 82,501 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 73,261 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 65,563 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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))

under tray and plastic cover sills fitted obscuring some components

Fail 24 Sep 2020 65,563 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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))

under tray and plastic cover sills fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Mar 2019 42,380 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 RKZ is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RKZ, 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 RKZ registered?

BF16 RKZ is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 April 2016.

Is BF16 RKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF16 RKZ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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