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BJ16 LHT

2016 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

59,827 mi
Last recorded59,827 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ16 LHT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 59,827 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 Apr 2026 59,827 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2025 48,542 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 42,733 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 39,669 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 35,330 miles

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres tread worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 30,729 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 25,918 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall split. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front and nearside rear tyres tread worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 19,951 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 LHT is a 2016 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,997cc 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 LHT, 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 LHT registered?

BJ16 LHT is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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The MOT history for BJ16 LHT 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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