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BF16 VXY

2016 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

73,742 mi
Last recorded73,742 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF16 VXY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 73,742 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 62,672 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 50,846 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2-3mm & wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 50,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm & offside front tyres below legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn to inner wire 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2-3mm & wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 42,197 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both starting to perish, date code shows both are 8 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 42,197 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump motor working / fluid in reservoir (3.5 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both starting to perish, date code shows both are 8 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 34,728 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 29,519 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2020 29,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and canvas on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2019 25,033 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2mm, worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front inner brake pads appear low

Nearside rear tyre has flat spots on tread

Pass 4 Jan 2019 15,518 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 VXY is a 2016 Ford Focus in Black with a 999cc petrol 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 VXY, 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 VXY registered?

BF16 VXY is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 March 2016.

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The MOT history for BF16 VXY 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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