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BG16 MVY

2016 Ford Focus

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

104,821 mi
Last recorded104,821 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG16 MVY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 104,821 miles

Coolant leak coolant house

Fail 4 Jun 2026 104,821 miles

Coolant leak coolant house

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction p0131- o2 ciruict low voltage (bank1, sensor 1) p0217 - engine over temperature condition p1285 - cylinder head over temp condition p1299 - cylinder head over temp protection active p164c - internal control module start/stop performance (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Dec 2024 102,987 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2024 102,987 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

expansion tank empty of coolant

Pass 2 Jan 2024 90,543 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2022 80,000 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 75,500 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 60,331 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 60,331 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 59,016 miles

Engine undertray fitted obscuring view of some components

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has small cuts to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has small cuts to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 41,197 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and o/s/r

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 MVY is a 2016 Ford Focus in White with a 999cc petrol 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 MVY, 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 MVY registered?

BG16 MVY is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 April 2016.

Is BG16 MVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG16 MVY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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