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BF16 XVO

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

92,633 mi
Last recorded92,633 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF16 XVO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 92,633 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread at 3mm

Offside Rear Tyre tread at 3mm

Fail 2 Jul 2026 92,631 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread at 3mm

Offside Rear Tyre tread at 3mm

Pass 19 Feb 2025 71,669 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2025 71,669 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 65,533 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Feb 2024 65,533 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 61,931 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 61,930 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 58,522 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 58,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 48,542 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 40,685 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 40,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2019 30,130 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 XVO is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XVO, 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 XVO registered?

BF16 XVO is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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