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BC16 XFJ

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,110 mi
Last recorded87,110 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC16 XFJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 87,110 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 83,825 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2025 83,825 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 76,240 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 67,390 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 58,528 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 51,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm and balding on inner edge 2055516 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm and bald on inner edge 2055516 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside track rod end ball joint gaiter holed

Fail 22 Jan 2021 51,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm and balding on inner edge 2055516 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm and bald on inner edge 2055516 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside track rod end ball joint gaiter holed

Pass 25 Jul 2019 40,007 miles

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

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 XFJ is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XFJ, 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 BC16 XFJ registered?

BC16 XFJ is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 July 2016.

Is BC16 XFJ safe to buy?

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