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BG16 YOO

2016 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,720 mi
Last recorded89,720 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG16 YOO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 89,720 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 27 Aug 2026 89,720 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 4 Sep 2025 86,699 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 86,699 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 83,419 miles

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 79,487 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 72,876 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 59,974 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 49,223 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 42,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Edges Wearing /Worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Edges Wearing /Worn smooth (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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BG16 YOO is a 2016 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BG16 YOO, 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 BG16 YOO registered?

BG16 YOO is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 June 2016.

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