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BA16 MDN

2016 Ford Focus

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,275 mi
Last recorded73,275 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA16 MDN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 73,275 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp mounting broken

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 68,959 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside front headlamp slightly damaged but secure and not likely to fall

Fail 15 Jul 2024 68,945 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened Trailing arm deformed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear wiper blade defective

Pass 21 Jul 2023 64,647 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 67,950 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 37,736 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 25,969 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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BA16 MDN is a 2016 Ford Focus in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 MDN, 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 MDN registered?

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

Is BA16 MDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BA16 MDN shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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