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BA16 LXZ

2016 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,607 mi
Last recorded89,607 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA16 LXZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 89,607 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyre(s) starting to wear inner edge(s). 215/50/17 95H (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Undertray(s)/Cover(s) fitted preventing full inspection of some component(s).

Pass 26 Oct 2024 79,000 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2024 79,000 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 66,238 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 66,238 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2022 55,238 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 54,658 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2021 49,759 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Jun 2020 44,067 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 37,288 miles

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

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 LXZ is a 2016 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LXZ, 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 BA16 LXZ registered?

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

Is BA16 LXZ safe to buy?

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