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BL16 TZR

2016 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

88,737 mi
Last recorded88,737 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL16 TZR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 88,737 miles

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

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

TPMS light on

Pass 22 Apr 2025 84,922 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 80,053 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 74,377 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 72,338 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 61,146 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 61,142 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both near and walls perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 50,540 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both near (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 36,130 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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 TZR is a 2016 Ford Focus in Red 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 TZR, 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 TZR registered?

BL16 TZR is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 June 2016.

Is BL16 TZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL16 TZR 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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