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BA16 WRL

2016 Ford Focus

Yellow Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

47,888 mi
Last recorded47,888 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA16 WRL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 47,888 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 42,706 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 42,706 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Damaged tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 32,217 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 22,466 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 21,066 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 20,577 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 17,459 miles

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

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 WRL is a 2016 Ford Focus in Yellow with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WRL, 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 WRL registered?

BA16 WRL is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 April 2016.

Is BA16 WRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BA16 WRL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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