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BJ16 JGF

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,559 mi
Last recorded102,559 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ16 JGF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 102,559 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 86,591 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 74,583 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 74,583 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 65,988 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2021 65,988 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 44,421 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive O/S driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 44,421 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive O/S driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 32,840 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 30,683 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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BJ16 JGF is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 JGF, 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 JGF registered?

BJ16 JGF is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 March 2016.

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