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BJ16 VLZ

2016 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

34,072 mi
Last recorded34,072 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ16 VLZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 34,072 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking and feathering (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 34,072 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking and feathering (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 31,617 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing feathering (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 29,075 miles

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

Oil level low

Pass 28 Oct 2022 26,772 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 23,298 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 20,549 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Mar 2019 15,320 miles

Offside side repeater lence damaged

Undertray fitted

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 VLZ is a 2016 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VLZ, 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 VLZ registered?

BJ16 VLZ is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 April 2016.

Is BJ16 VLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ16 VLZ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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