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BF16 MLX

2016 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

50,331 mi
Last recorded50,331 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF16 MLX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 50,331 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 44,327 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))

Fail 16 Mar 2024 44,327 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 40,187 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 37,340 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 32,862 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 29,376 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 23,615 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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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BF16 MLX is a 2016 Ford Focus in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BF16 MLX, 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 BF16 MLX registered?

BF16 MLX is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 April 2016.

Is BF16 MLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF16 MLX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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