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EA16 BZS

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,932 mi
Last recorded53,932 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA16 BZS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 53,932 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 49,095 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 44,959 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 44,959 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 38,630 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 38,591 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 33,614 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 33,614 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction B1/S1 heater circuit (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 29,722 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 29,722 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 27,216 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 20,200 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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EA16 BZS is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EA16 BZS, 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 EA16 BZS registered?

EA16 BZS is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is EA16 BZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA16 BZS shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EA16 BZS have outstanding finance?

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