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BL16 HSV

2016 Ford Focus

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

71,725 mi
Last recorded71,725 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL16 HSV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 71,725 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 63,728 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 54,953 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 47,094 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 39,495 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 32,333 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 26,959 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 17,293 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 17,293 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits miss firing (8.2.1.2 (c))

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 HSV 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 88.9%.

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 HSV, 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 HSV registered?

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

Is BL16 HSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL16 HSV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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