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BV16 FBY

2016 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

61,676 mi
Last recorded61,676 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV16 FBY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 61,676 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn and cracking / Small tyre cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2026 61,676 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn and cracking / Small tyre cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2025 55,831 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2024 50,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall plus wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2023 46,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 42,588 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2022 42,588 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 32,021 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 28,314 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2020 24,227 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 18,057 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside 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))

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

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

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

under trays fitted

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 FBY is a 2016 Ford Focus in Red with a 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 FBY, 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 FBY registered?

BV16 FBY is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 March 2016.

Is BV16 FBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV16 FBY 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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