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BA16 LYH

2016 Ford Focus

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

77,627 mi
Last recorded77,627 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA16 LYH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 77,627 miles

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

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

TPMS on

Pass 21 Aug 2025 73,930 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm bushes split and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cuts on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age splits in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm bushes split and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle is heavy on surface rust

Tyre Pressure Warning Light on dash

Fail 20 Aug 2025 73,930 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Rear box blowing and full system corroded (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm bushes split and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cuts on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age splits in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm bushes split and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle is heavy on surface rust

Tyre Pressure Warning Light on dash

Pass 20 Aug 2024 70,313 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 67,508 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 64,316 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 62,395 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 58,898 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 58,898 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 39,893 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 39,893 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm flatspot inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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 LYH is a 2016 Ford Focus in White 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 LYH, 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 LYH registered?

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

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