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BF16 YKO

2016 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,847 mi
Last recorded79,847 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF16 YKO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 79,847 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 79,845 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/40 18 95W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2025 75,635 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 72,375 miles

Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged NSF and OSF outer casings (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 72,354 miles

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

Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged NSF and OSF outer casings (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 65,551 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 65,551 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2022 58,708 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Mar 2021 52,158 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Mar 2020 46,754 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Feb 2019 34,601 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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 YKO is a 2016 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BF16 YKO, 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 BF16 YKO registered?

BF16 YKO is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is BF16 YKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF16 YKO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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