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BL16 DSO

2016 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

123,411 mi
Last recorded123,411 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL16 DSO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 123,411 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge mis-shaped on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2026 123,300 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle to back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge mis-shaped on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 117,961 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Downpipe / turbo (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Turbo / Exhaust downpipe heat shield loose

Fail 21 Jan 2025 117,961 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Downpipe / turbo (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Turbo / Exhaust downpipe heat shield loose

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

Pass 23 Dec 2023 110,896 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 101,593 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 88,084 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 88,084 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 67,306 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Dec 2020 67,306 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 May 2019 42,069 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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 DSO is a 2016 Ford Focus in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BL16 DSO, 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 BL16 DSO registered?

BL16 DSO is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 June 2016.

Is BL16 DSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL16 DSO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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