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BJ16 HJG

2016 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

128,284 mi
Last recorded128,284 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ16 HJG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 128,284 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 113,726 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 100,184 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 100,184 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2022 86,948 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 75,817 miles

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

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

trays and covers fitted -- not allowing full inspection of covered areas

Pass 9 Nov 2020 71,878 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 65,210 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 56,456 miles

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring prescribed areas

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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BJ16 HJG is a 2016 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,499cc diesel 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 BJ16 HJG, 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 BJ16 HJG registered?

BJ16 HJG is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 March 2016.

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The MOT history for BJ16 HJG 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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