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BV16 FZD

2016 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,785 mi
Last recorded76,785 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV16 FZD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 76,785 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2025 76,785 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 72,757 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2024 72,755 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 69,000 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 62,254 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 51,150 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 41,459 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2020 35,669 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 24,051 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 FZD is a 2016 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FZD, 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 FZD registered?

BV16 FZD is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 March 2016.

Is BV16 FZD safe to buy?

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