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BT16 FPL

2016 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

73,094 mi
Last recorded73,094 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT16 FPL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 73,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edges & perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Sep 2026 73,094 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both side (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edges & perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2025 69,303 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 64,317 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 64,317 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too high both, PRS (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 59,851 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 55,282 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 55,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 51,514 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 48,231 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 42,603 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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BT16 FPL is a 2016 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BT16 FPL, 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 BT16 FPL registered?

BT16 FPL is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 June 2016.

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