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BF16 VXL

2016 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,742 mi
Last recorded76,742 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF16 VXL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 8 Apr 2026 76,742 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 53,561 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 47,891 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 41,450 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 36,246 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Mar 2021 31,463 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16/91v (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both side ()

Pass 19 Mar 2020 27,474 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 22,145 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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 VXL is a 2016 Ford Focus in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VXL, 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

How do I check the history of BF16 VXL?

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What year was BF16 VXL registered?

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

Is BF16 VXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF16 VXL shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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