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BG16 DFJ

2016 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

112,871 mi
Last recorded112,871 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG16 DFJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 112,871 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2026 112,871 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 106,922 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Stone Chip

Pass 19 Mar 2024 88,849 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 68,212 miles

Both rear tyres severely perished/splitting

Engine cover & under trays fitted

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

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

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 25 Mar 2022 49,816 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 25 Mar 2022 49,816 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Mar 2021 41,467 miles

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))

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 24 Mar 2021 41,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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))

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 18 Mar 2020 35,623 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 26,999 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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BG16 DFJ is a 2016 Ford Focus in White with a 1,499cc diesel 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 BG16 DFJ, 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 BG16 DFJ registered?

BG16 DFJ is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 March 2016.

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