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BA16 LXE

2016 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

98,708 mi
Last recorded98,708 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA16 LXE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 98,708 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2025 89,499 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 87,228 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 78,177 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 87,758 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 64,908 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 52,981 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 43,740 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 37,487 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 30,290 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 30,290 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 LXE is a 2016 Ford Focus in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BA16 LXE, 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 LXE registered?

BA16 LXE is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 July 2016.

Is BA16 LXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BA16 LXE shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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