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BL16 UCJ

2016 Ford Focus

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,050 mi
Last recorded65,050 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL16 UCJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 65,050 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 24 Jun 2026 65,050 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 18 Jun 2025 59,555 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2025 59,555 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 53,177 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 47,035 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 43,056 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 38,239 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 38,239 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jun 2020 33,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 27,281 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 27,281 miles

Emissions not tested no oil in engine (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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 UCJ is a 2016 Ford Focus in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UCJ, 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 UCJ registered?

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

Is BL16 UCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL16 UCJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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