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BV16 EEB

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

81,769 mi
Last recorded81,769 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV16 EEB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 81,769 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear surface corrosion to suspension components and prescribed areas

Pass 11 Sep 2025 76,427 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 64,303 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 64,303 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread slight wear (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 57,493 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 54,230 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 54,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2022 42,696 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 31,955 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 28,163 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 21,781 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 EEB is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EEB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV16 EEB registered?

BV16 EEB is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 April 2016.

Is BV16 EEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV16 EEB shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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