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EA16 BZU

2016 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,508 mi
Last recorded73,508 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA16 BZU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 20 Mar 2026 73,508 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

pulley noise possible tensioner

Pass 14 Mar 2025 66,531 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

pulley noise (possible tensioner)

Pass 13 Mar 2024 62,328 miles

Central Front Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chips in centre of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear bulbs slightly faded (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 57,382 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 53,231 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre stepped inner edge/perished

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 40,888 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 26,391 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 21,531 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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EA16 BZU is a 2016 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 EA16 BZU, 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 BZU registered?

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

Is EA16 BZU safe to buy?

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