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BG16 FOD

2016 Ford Focus

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

51,680 mi
Last recorded51,680 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG16 FOD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 51,680 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2026 51,680 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2025 50,350 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 48,682 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 48,682 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 46,527 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 46,526 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 43,440 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 40,117 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 38,780 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 38,780 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 37,413 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 37,413 miles

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2019 34,329 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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 FOD is a 2016 Ford Focus in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FOD, 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

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What year was BG16 FOD registered?

BG16 FOD is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is BG16 FOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG16 FOD shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BG16 FOD have outstanding finance?

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