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BK16 MSV

2016 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,387 mi
Last recorded129,387 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK16 MSV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 129,387 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear - Both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Aug 2026 129,036 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear - Both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 109,486 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 109,485 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

t.p.m.s light illuminated

Pass 20 Aug 2024 88,747 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 88,737 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Plys showing inner edge . (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords showing inner edge . (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2023 64,492 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 48,209 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 48,177 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure bracket broken (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 37,976 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 37,974 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm +cracking (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2020 36,844 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 33,435 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 32,396 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 32,391 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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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BK16 MSV is a 2016 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BK16 MSV, 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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BK16 MSV is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 March 2016.

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