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BX16 ZSL

2016 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

35,745 mi
Last recorded35,745 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX16 ZSL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 35,745 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 31,607 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 28,374 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 24,768 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 20,589 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 20,589 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 15,928 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 14,316 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 12,048 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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BX16 ZSL is a 2016 Ford Focus in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZSL, 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 BX16 ZSL registered?

BX16 ZSL is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 August 2016.

Is BX16 ZSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX16 ZSL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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