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BX16 ZSZ

2016 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

82,665 mi
Last recorded82,665 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX16 ZSZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 82,665 miles

Covers fitted masking some testable items

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow around rear silencer weld (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Aug 2026 82,575 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Covers fitted masking some testable items

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow around rear silencer weld (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 71,383 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 54,123 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 54,123 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/r16 91v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/r16 91v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s front tyre uneven wear and stepping out of shape 205/55/r16/91v

o/s front tyre uneven wear and getting low 205/55/r16/91v

Pass 1 Sep 2023 39,885 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 28,212 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 27,791 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 27,790 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2020 26,900 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively FRONTS LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONTS 3MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE FRONT 3MM / BOTH EDGES CUTTING OFF (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OFFSIDE FRONT 3MM / BOTH EDGES CUTTING OFF (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 20,759 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 ZSZ is a 2016 Ford Focus in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ZSZ, 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 ZSZ registered?

BX16 ZSZ is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 August 2016.

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