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BP08 JDP

2016 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,303 mi
Last recorded69,303 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 JDP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 69,303 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Outer sill covers present (restricting viewing of components)

Rear Lower floor panels present (restricting viewing of components)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion on front and rear suspension components

front and rear inner arch liners present (restricting viewing of components)

underbody corrosion

Fail 3 Feb 2026 69,298 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall area (2353519) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2353519 (recommend to replace) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2353519 (recommend to replace) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Outer sill covers present (restricting viewing of components)

Rear Lower floor panels present (restricting viewing of components)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion on front and rear suspension components

front and rear inner arch liners present (restricting viewing of components)

underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Feb 2025 62,806 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 51,908 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 41,119 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 41,089 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

front brake pads worn

offside front outer cv boot leaking

Pass 23 Nov 2021 33,688 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 28,333 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 21,855 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 19,337 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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BP08 JDP is a 2016 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BP08 JDP, 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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BP08 JDP is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 August 2016.

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