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BD16 NXJ

2016 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

139,483 mi
Last recorded139,483 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD16 NXJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 139,483 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2025 139,483 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 131,131 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 121,139 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 105,747 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 89,699 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2021 89,699 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 72,533 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge feathered/uneven tread wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge feathered/uneven tread wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Under-trays and sill covers fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Fail 4 Nov 2020 72,533 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge feathered/uneven tread wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge feathered/uneven tread wear. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Under-trays and sill covers fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Pass 20 May 2019 46,047 miles

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

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

undercovers fitted

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 NXJ is a 2016 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NXJ, 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 BD16 NXJ registered?

BD16 NXJ is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 May 2016.

Is BD16 NXJ safe to buy?

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