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BL16 DNJ

2016 Ford Focus

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,945 mi
Last recorded72,945 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL16 DNJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 72,945 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair park brake (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 18 Jun 2025 72,942 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair park brake (1.2.1 (c))

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2024 65,815 miles

under body and engine covers fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2023 56,184 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge/unevenly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 48,899 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))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 19 Jun 2021 43,682 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 39,324 miles

under trays fitted

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 31,973 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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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BL16 DNJ is a 2016 Ford Focus in White with a 999cc 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 BL16 DNJ, 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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BL16 DNJ is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 June 2016.

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