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DU16 BZH

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

65,818 mi
Last recorded65,818 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU16 BZH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 65,818 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 59,644 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 52,903 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 45,954 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 37,622 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2021 37,553 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 31,158 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2020 31,157 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 22,279 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 19,638 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 19,609 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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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DU16 BZH is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel 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 DU16 BZH, 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 DU16 BZH registered?

DU16 BZH is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 March 2016.

Is DU16 BZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU16 BZH shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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