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BL16 TWC

2016 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

82,405 mi
Last recorded82,405 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL16 TWC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 82,405 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated ferrule slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated ferrule slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2026 82,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Under-tray fitted unable to fully see condition of sub-frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated ferrule slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated ferrule slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 75,400 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside front law ball joint dust cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 70,240 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 63,960 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 58,468 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 52,728 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 48,062 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 38,284 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly misshaped on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre slightly misshaped on inner edge

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 TWC is a 2016 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,499cc diesel 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 TWC, 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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BL16 TWC is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 July 2016.

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