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BL16 TZC

2016 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

115,950 mi
Last recorded115,950 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL16 TZC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 115,950 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2025 115,944 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also badly out of shape and worn edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2024 100,501 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 87,615 miles

undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2022 74,756 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2021 58,315 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 47,201 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 30,029 miles

both rear tyres starting to get low and wearing on edges

front brake pads starting to get low

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 TZC is a 2016 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 TZC, 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 TZC registered?

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

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The MOT history for BL16 TZC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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