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BX16 VFS

2016 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,348 mi
Last recorded51,348 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX16 VFS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 51,348 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2026 51,343 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2025 47,740 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 22 Aug 2024 43,912 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 41,295 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 41,295 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 36,254 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 36,223 miles

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Repeater (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front 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 24 May 2021 32,938 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 29,622 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 26,660 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 25,815 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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BX16 VFS is a 2016 Ford Focus in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BX16 VFS, 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 BX16 VFS registered?

BX16 VFS is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 March 2016.

Is BX16 VFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX16 VFS shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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