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BL16 UCV

2016 Ford Focus

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

77,252 mi
Last recorded77,252 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL16 UCV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2026 77,252 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2025 74,474 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 71,049 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 70,285 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 70,285 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 59,190 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 59,189 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 45,261 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 40,843 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2019 31,778 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2019 31,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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 UCV is a 2016 Ford Focus in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UCV, 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 UCV registered?

BL16 UCV is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 June 2016.

Is BL16 UCV safe to buy?

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