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BL16 XLO

2016 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

64,993 mi
Last recorded64,993 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL16 XLO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 64,993 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 60,542 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 55,948 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 50,964 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

rocker cover has a slight leak

Fail 16 Nov 2022 50,964 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

rocker cover has a slight leak

Pass 28 Oct 2021 42,987 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 32,332 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 24,084 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 13,436 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 XLO is a 2016 Ford Focus in Grey 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 XLO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BL16 XLO registered?

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

Is BL16 XLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL16 XLO 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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