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BF16 UPV

2016 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

101,777 mi
Last recorded101,777 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF16 UPV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 101,777 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 98,323 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2025 98,323 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 94,146 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 83,122 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear and o/s/r tyres slightly out of shape

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 83,122 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear and o/s/r tyres slightly out of shape

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 66,385 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 49,611 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 49,443 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 38,394 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 27,339 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2019 273,338 miles

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

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

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

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

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 UPV is a 2016 Ford Focus in White 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 BF16 UPV, 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 UPV registered?

BF16 UPV is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 March 2016.

Is BF16 UPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF16 UPV 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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