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BC16 XUH

2016 Ford Focus

Yellow Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,406 mi
Last recorded80,406 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC16 XUH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 80,406 miles

Stone chip on windscreen

Pass 28 Feb 2025 75,234 miles

Front Stone chip windscreen, but not adversely affecting driver's view

Pass 29 Feb 2024 71,500 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 67,761 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 63,091 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 58,566 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 58,566 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 58,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp malfunction message on dash (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam headlamp malfunction message on dash (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 41,065 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 25,409 miles

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

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

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 XUH is a 2016 Ford Focus in Yellow with a 1,999cc 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 BC16 XUH, 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 XUH registered?

BC16 XUH is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 August 2016.

Is BC16 XUH safe to buy?

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