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BIG 7074

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests28 (23 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.1%

Mileage

119,658 mi
Last recorded119,658 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIG 7074
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

23 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 119,658 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2026 168,935 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 118,569 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 160,857 miles

Nearside Lower side skirts fitted covering sills preventing inspections

Offside Lower side skirts fitted covering sills preventing inspections

undertrays fitted front to rear preventing some inspections

Pass 19 Mar 2024 152,577 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 114,378 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 144,465 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Undertray Fitted Obscuring View

Pass 20 Oct 2022 111,055 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 111,050 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 131,125 miles

undertrays obscuring view.

Pass 9 Jul 2021 105,822 miles

offside rear & nearside front tyres slightly perished & cracked

Fail 9 Jul 2021 105,822 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

offside rear & nearside front tyres slightly perished & cracked

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 113,101 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 101,703 miles

undertrays obscuring view.

Pass 13 Feb 2020 102,173 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2020 102,173 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 73,382 miles

Engine bay covers and under-trays fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2019 95,762 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 95,762 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2016 85,490 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 85,490 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 79,099 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 78,043 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 68,618 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 63,486 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2012 53,799 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 46,636 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 36,314 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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BIG 7074 is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.1%.

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 BIG 7074, 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 BIG 7074 registered?

BIG 7074 is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is BIG 7074 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BIG 7074 shows 28 tests with a 82.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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