2016 Ford Focus 1.5L Diesel · BV16 XLZ
2016 Ford Focus (1.5L, diesel). First registered 18 Apr 2016. Recorded mileage 69,254 miles. MOT valid until 03 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,254 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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BV16 XLZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/02/2026
- 69,254 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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BV16 XLZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Ford Focus (BV16 XLZ) between February 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
BV16 XLZ Mileage History
- 17/02/202237,786 mi
- 16/02/202344,909 mi+7,123 mi
- 16/02/202453,887 mi+8,978 mi
- 21/02/202563,753 mi+9,866 mi
- 13/02/202669,254 mi+5,501 mi
Average of roughly 7,890 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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