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B16 LPM

2016 Ford Focus

White Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

79,110 mi
Last recorded79,110 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 LPM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 79,110 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2026 77,566 miles

both front tyres worn 2-3mm

Fail 27 Jan 2026 77,453 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

both front tyres worn 2-3mm

Pass 24 Sep 2025 93,933 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 70,677 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 90,178 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 70,538 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 85,416 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

offside reverse light inop

Fail 12 Jul 2024 85,416 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

offside reverse light inop

Pass 28 Nov 2023 63,537 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 12 Jul 2023 74,956 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 55,042 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 26 Oct 2022 55,025 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 15 Mar 2022 65,193 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 46,660 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 60,960 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 39,428 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 19 Jun 2020 56,406 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 56,406 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 24 Apr 2019 28,845 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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B16 LPM is a 2016 Ford Focus in White with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 B16 LPM, 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 B16 LPM registered?

B16 LPM is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 April 2016.

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