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BG16 FPK

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

107,618 mi
Last recorded107,618 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG16 FPK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 107,618 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2025 107,618 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 104,009 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2024 103,929 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 95,815 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights to low ()

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

engine noisy and rattling

turbo heat shield loose and rattling

Fail 11 Oct 2023 95,815 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights to low ()

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

engine noisy and rattling

turbo heat shield loose and rattling

Pass 19 Oct 2022 87,990 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 87,990 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 76,498 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 76,498 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 58,451 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 46,886 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 46,886 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 32,695 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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BG16 FPK 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 BG16 FPK, 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 FPK registered?

BG16 FPK is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 April 2016.

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