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BL16 HVF

2016 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

44,339 mi
Last recorded44,339 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL16 HVF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 44,339 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 41,631 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 39,501 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 38,891 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 36,660 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 36,660 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 34,551 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 31,494 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 28,634 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 24,359 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 HVF is a 2016 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HVF, 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 HVF registered?

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

Is BL16 HVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL16 HVF shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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