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BA16 XEC

2016 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,345 mi
Last recorded25,345 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA16 XEC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 25,345 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2026 25,306 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 23,730 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 22,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Slightly damaged on side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slightly worn and corroded on edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 20,728 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 19,061 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 17,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 15,731 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 24 Jun 2020 15,731 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Apr 2019 12,167 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 XEC is a 2016 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol 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 XEC, 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 XEC registered?

BA16 XEC is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is BA16 XEC safe to buy?

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