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BA16 MGE

2016 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,780 mi
Last recorded57,780 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA16 MGE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 27 Aug 2026 57,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2025 55,710 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner worn low in places as out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 46,972 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 37,471 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 30,858 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 26,700 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 23,035 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 13 Aug 2019 17,611 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 MGE is a 2016 Ford Focus in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MGE, 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 MGE registered?

BA16 MGE is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 August 2016.

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The MOT history for BA16 MGE shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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