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BT16 RMV

2016 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

190,398 mi
Last recorded190,398 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT16 RMV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 190,398 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2025 174,841 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 May 2025 174,841 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 May 2024 140,016 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2024 140,016 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 110,683 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 110,683 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 101,293 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 63,346 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 61,666 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low and bald inner edge, cut in sidewall no cords (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 61,666 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low and bald inner edge, cut in sidewall no cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 53,333 miles

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

Nearside mirror casing slightly damaged

Pass 15 May 2019 42,759 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 RMV is a 2016 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RMV, 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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BT16 RMV is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 May 2016.

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