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BD16 KUV

2016 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,934 mi
Last recorded38,934 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD16 KUV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 38,934 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2026 38,934 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 33,854 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 33,362 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 32,489 miles

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

Nail in tyre offside front tyre x2 nail in tread

Fail 9 Jan 2024 32,463 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Nail in tyre offside front tyre x2 nail in tread

Pass 3 Jan 2023 31,526 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 31,526 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 30,015 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jan 2021 29,138 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to perish has a nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 28,156 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 26,794 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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BD16 KUV is a 2016 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BD16 KUV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD16 KUV registered?

BD16 KUV is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 April 2016.

Is BD16 KUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD16 KUV shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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