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BJ16 JFX

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

36,207 mi
Last recorded36,207 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ16 JFX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 36,207 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Dented on inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Weather cracked on inner edge and in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2026 36,207 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts on inner edge to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Non repairable ()

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Dented on inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Weather cracked on inner edge and in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 35,626 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 34,759 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 33,670 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 31,898 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 31,898 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 29,566 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 27,831 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 27,831 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 20,711 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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 JFX is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue with a 999cc 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 BJ16 JFX, 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 BJ16 JFX registered?

BJ16 JFX is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 March 2016.

Is BJ16 JFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ16 JFX 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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