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DV16 BZJ

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

106,635 mi
Last recorded106,635 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV16 BZJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 106,635 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16,, 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Feb 2026 106,635 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16,, 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16,, 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 100,432 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/5516 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Feb 2025 100,432 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/5516 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 95,181 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 95,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 79,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 66,632 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 56,678 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Mar 2020 53,814 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 40,942 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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DV16 BZJ is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,499cc 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 DV16 BZJ, 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 DV16 BZJ registered?

DV16 BZJ is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 March 2016.

Is DV16 BZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV16 BZJ 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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