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BP16 MBY

2016 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,647 mi
Last recorded42,647 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP16 MBY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 8 Jan 2026 42,647 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

covers on vehicle obscuring some components

Pass 7 Jan 2025 37,110 miles

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

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

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

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Jan 2024 31,395 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Jan 2023 26,885 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Jan 2022 23,150 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 19,212 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 14,921 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside approx 80% worn and offside approx 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust tail pipe folded over

under tray, under shields

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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BP16 MBY is a 2016 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BP16 MBY, 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 BP16 MBY registered?

BP16 MBY is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 July 2016.

Is BP16 MBY safe to buy?

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