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BA16 JVW

2016 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

74,842 mi
Last recorded74,842 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA16 JVW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 74,842 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2026 74,842 miles

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

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2025 70,385 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 20 Aug 2025 70,385 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 14 Aug 2024 60,271 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 60,271 miles

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 51,853 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Covers not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Aug 2022 42,304 miles

Covers not allowing full inspection

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 34,091 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Covers not allowing full inspection

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tracking check advised (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 17 Aug 2020 28,188 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 21,950 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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BA16 JVW is a 2016 Ford Focus in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BA16 JVW, 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 BA16 JVW registered?

BA16 JVW is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 August 2016.

Is BA16 JVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BA16 JVW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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