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BL16 XGM

2016 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

117,617 mi
Last recorded117,617 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL16 XGM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 117,617 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 113,329 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing steeping on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing steeping on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing steeping on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Jul 2025 113,180 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing steeping on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing steeping on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing steeping on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 109,148 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 90,183 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 66,713 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 39,460 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads @ 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread @ 3mm across tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread @ 3mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 21,983 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 21,948 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 17,541 miles

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 XGM is a 2016 Ford Focus in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 XGM, 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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BL16 XGM is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 June 2016.

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