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BF16 WNV

2016 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

126,809 mi
Last recorded126,809 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF16 WNV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 25 Feb 2026 126,809 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside lower control arm forwardmost mounting points thin + Multiple thin spots across sub frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside lower control arms rearmost bushes deteriorated / worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 1.6mm + very worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 2mm + Very worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside - trailing arm bushes worn, deteriorated and corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL rear suspension arms corroded + bushes deteriorated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 120,990 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rearmost bushes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside close to wear bands (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside trailing arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 116,334 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 110,091 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 91,776 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 75,454 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 71,085 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 59,243 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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BF16 WNV is a 2016 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WNV, 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 WNV registered?

BF16 WNV is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 March 2016.

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