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BV16 DYF

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,177 mi
Last recorded127,177 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV16 DYF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 127,177 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 115,090 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

tpms light on

Fail 25 Feb 2025 115,086 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

tpms light on

Pass 9 Feb 2024 101,241 miles

drivers door damaged

rear exhaust heat shield loose

tpms lamp on

Fail 9 Feb 2024 101,241 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working and lens damaged (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working and lens damaged (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

drivers door damaged

rear exhaust heat shield loose

tpms lamp on

Pass 24 Feb 2023 90,280 miles

handbrake feels stiff

Pass 28 Jan 2022 75,842 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.mm and worn smooth on edges advise replacement asap (5.2.3 (e))

registration light dim advise further investigation.

Pass 13 Jan 2021 61,960 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 52,572 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jan 2020 52,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up not visisble on screen. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam not bulb, internal fault in headlamp. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 42,233 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 DYF is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue 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 BV16 DYF, 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 DYF registered?

BV16 DYF is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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