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AF16 BXO

2016 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

155,771 mi
Last recorded155,771 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF16 BXO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 155,771 miles

engine cover and/or undertray preventing view

Fail 9 Jan 2026 155,727 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine cover and/or undertray preventing view

Pass 10 Jan 2025 136,677 miles

Nearside Front main beam bulb not fitted correctly

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

Fail 10 Jan 2025 136,677 miles

Nearside Front main beam bulb not fitted correctly

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 136,497 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam bulb holder and wiring burnt on bulb fitting (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front main beam bulb not fitted correctly

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

Pass 6 Jan 2024 118,346 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jan 2024 118,346 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working moving switch both ways only seems to do rear screen wash??? (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 108,077 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 107,841 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside and offside (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 88,681 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 84,026 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 76,120 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 45,738 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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AF16 BXO is a 2016 Ford Focus in White with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AF16 BXO, 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 AF16 BXO registered?

AF16 BXO is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 April 2016.

Is AF16 BXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF16 BXO shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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