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BD16 XEK

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

37,224 mi
Last recorded37,224 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD16 XEK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 37,224 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 35,677 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 33,888 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 30,728 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))

Pass 7 May 2022 27,579 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 23,374 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light perishing(205/55/16 v ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light perishing(205/55/16 v) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2020 19,861 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 May 2020 19,861 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 14,695 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 XEK 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 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XEK, 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 XEK registered?

BD16 XEK is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 April 2016.

Is BD16 XEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD16 XEK shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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