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BG16 FXF

2016 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,180 mi
Last recorded75,180 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG16 FXF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 75,180 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 75,180 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 64,929 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 53,804 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 43,438 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Mar 2021 30,014 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 21,173 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 21,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 10,239 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 FXF is a 2016 Ford Focus in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FXF, 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

How do I check the history of BG16 FXF?

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What year was BG16 FXF registered?

BG16 FXF is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 May 2016.

Is BG16 FXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG16 FXF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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