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BL16 OXA

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,614 mi
Last recorded80,614 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL16 OXA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 80,614 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2026 80,614 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 66,894 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 60,907 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner

Fail 27 Jul 2024 60,907 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner

Pass 29 Jul 2023 55,875 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2023 55,875 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2022 48,316 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 40,665 miles

Nearside Front Slight damage to outer sidewall of tyre

Pass 15 Aug 2020 35,376 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 29,963 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 29,785 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 OXA is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OXA, 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 OXA registered?

BL16 OXA is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 June 2016.

Is BL16 OXA safe to buy?

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