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BJ16 SZT

2016 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

88,264 mi
Last recorded88,264 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ16 SZT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 88,264 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 79,386 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 69,296 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 59,291 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 54,447 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 49,979 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 49,979 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 49,802 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 45,033 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 34,083 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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BJ16 SZT is a 2016 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BJ16 SZT, 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 BJ16 SZT registered?

BJ16 SZT is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 June 2016.

Is BJ16 SZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ16 SZT shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BJ16 SZT have outstanding finance?

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