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DC16 BFA

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,124 mi
Last recorded46,124 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC16 BFA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 11 Mar 2026 46,124 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 31,786 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 29,398 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 23,610 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 18,092 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 12,996 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 8,687 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 4,232 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 4,122 miles

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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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DC16 BFA is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DC16 BFA, 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 DC16 BFA registered?

DC16 BFA is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is DC16 BFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC16 BFA shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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