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BC16 FUJ

2016 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,409 mi
Last recorded74,409 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC16 FUJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 74,409 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDERBODY TRAYS FITTED INC,COVERS THROUGHOUT FRONT TO REAR BOTH SIDES

Pass 14 Nov 2025 73,723 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2353519 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and wearing to bald on inner tread/shoulder areas (2353519) (5.2.3 (e))

Outer sill covers fitted (restricting viewing of components)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all road wheels slightly distorted

both front fog lamps are emitting incorrect colour

brake performance carried out using decelerometer due to vehicle having full low-line bodykit fitted therefore vehicle too low to carry out brake performance using brake rollers

corrosion on front and rear suspension components

engine undertray fitted (restricting viewing of components)

front and rear inner arch liners fitted (restricting viewing of components)

underfloor panels fitted (restricting viewing of components)

Fail 14 Nov 2025 73,721 miles

Central Front Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2353519 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and wearing to bald on inner tread/shoulder areas (2353519) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Outer sill covers fitted (restricting viewing of components)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all road wheels slightly distorted

both front fog lamps are emitting incorrect colour

brake performance carried out using decelerometer due to vehicle having full low-line bodykit fitted therefore vehicle too low to carry out brake performance using brake rollers

corrosion on front and rear suspension components

engine undertray fitted (restricting viewing of components)

front and rear inner arch liners fitted (restricting viewing of components)

underfloor panels fitted (restricting viewing of components)

Pass 25 Oct 2024 70,212 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded lower section (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded lower section (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Outer sill panels fitted (restricting viewing of components)

all roadwheels are slightly distorted

brake performance test carried out using decelerometer due to vehicle having front splitter/bodykit fitted (too low for roller brake test)

engine undertray fitted (restricting viewing of components)

front and rear inner arch liners fitted (restricting viewing of components)

underfloor panels fitted (restricting viewing of components)

Fail 25 Oct 2024 70,210 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak joint area (8.2.1.1 (b))

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint areas (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded lower section (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded lower section (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Outer sill panels fitted (restricting viewing of components)

all roadwheels are slightly distorted

brake fluid level is between min and max

brake performance test carried out using decelerometer due to vehicle having front splitter/bodykit fitted (too low for roller brake test)

engine undertray fitted (restricting viewing of components)

front and rear inner arch liners fitted (restricting viewing of components)

underfloor panels fitted (restricting viewing of components)

Pass 1 Nov 2023 65,901 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded lower section (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded lower section (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Outer sill panels fitted (restricting viewing of components)

engine undertray fitted (restricting viewing of components)

front and rear inner arch liners fitted (restricting viewing of components)

underfloor panels fitted (restricting viewing of components)

Fail 31 Oct 2023 65,899 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to front brake flexi hoses stretched (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched incorrectly fitted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched incorrectly fitted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded lower section (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded lower section (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Outer sill panels fitted (restricting viewing of components)

engine undertray fitted (restricting viewing of components)

front and rear inner arch liners fitted (restricting viewing of components)

underfloor panels fitted (restricting viewing of components)

Pass 15 Nov 2022 55,576 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 55,576 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides kick up is to right not the left (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative no sensors detected on display (5.2.3 (h))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres inner areas heavy wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 47,817 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 37,256 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 23,654 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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BC16 FUJ is a 2016 Ford Focus in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BC16 FUJ, 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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BC16 FUJ is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 July 2016.

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