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BL16 VOF

2016 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

52,502 mi
Last recorded52,502 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL16 VOF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 52,502 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2025 47,769 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 44,702 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Plus this tyre has only 2mm of tread 1.6 is the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wing and bumper corner damaged

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 37,090 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 30,303 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 30,182 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 21,500 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 17,899 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2019 14,350 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))

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 VOF is a 2016 Ford Focus in Black 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 VOF, 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 VOF registered?

BL16 VOF is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is BL16 VOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL16 VOF 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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