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BV16 CFY

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

69,129 mi
Last recorded69,129 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV16 CFY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 69,129 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened slight surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Slight surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 59,921 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 57,030 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge balding on extreme inside edge & slight perishing/cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge balding on extreme inside edge & slight perishing/cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 57,030 miles

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

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge balding on extreme inside edge & slight perishing/cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge balding on extreme inside edge & slight perishing/cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 49,348 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 42,383 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 42,383 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear x2 incorrect wheel nuts fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2020 37,474 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 37,474 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 27,884 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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BV16 CFY is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BV16 CFY, 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 BV16 CFY registered?

BV16 CFY is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 June 2016.

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