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BGZ 7405

2016 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

56,514 mi
Last recorded56,514 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGZ 7405
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 56,514 miles

Rear brake imbalance

both front suspension arms bushes separating

heat shields deteriorated

sub-frame badly corroded, component corrosion

Pass 19 Aug 2025 52,273 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 52,270 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 46,733 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 41,278 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 37,125 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 28,724 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 25,864 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 19,771 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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 7405 is a 2016 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 7405, 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 7405 registered?

BGZ 7405 is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 April 2016.

Is BGZ 7405 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BGZ 7405 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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