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BGZ 2096

2016 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,922 mi
Last recorded74,922 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGZ 2096
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 74,922 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 May 2026 74,922 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Jun 2025 68,128 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2025 68,128 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Jun 2024 60,472 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 53,112 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 44,746 miles

vehicle under trays fitted preventing testing of certain components

Pass 21 May 2021 36,804 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 May 2021 36,804 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2020 30,684 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2020 30,684 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 20,609 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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BGZ 2096 is a 2016 Ford Focus in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BGZ 2096, 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 BGZ 2096 registered?

BGZ 2096 is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 March 2016.

Is BGZ 2096 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BGZ 2096 shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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