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BL16 DSV

2016 Ford Focus

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,377 mi
Last recorded71,377 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL16 DSV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2026 71,377 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 66,642 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 62,238 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 58,213 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (possibly oil filter) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2023 58,213 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavy cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge balding (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (possibly oil filter) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 49,120 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (Both) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 44,018 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2021 44,018 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 27,750 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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BL16 DSV is a 2016 Ford Focus in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DSV, 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 DSV registered?

BL16 DSV is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 June 2016.

Is BL16 DSV safe to buy?

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