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DS16 BVP

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,859 mi
Last recorded69,859 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS16 BVP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 11 Mar 2026 69,859 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 61,096 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 58,455 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both are worn nearly bald on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 52,255 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

various components corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2022 47,600 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

various components corroded.

Pass 5 Oct 2021 42,072 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 37,616 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Within Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 32,374 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Within Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 32,361 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Within zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

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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DS16 BVP is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,499cc diesel 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 DS16 BVP, 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 DS16 BVP registered?

DS16 BVP is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 May 2016.

Is DS16 BVP safe to buy?

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