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BJ16 LLR

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

51,660 mi
Last recorded51,660 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ16 LLR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 51,660 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily Cracking and perished ( HEAVY ADVICE!! ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Apr 2025 51,660 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily Cracking and perished ( HEAVY ADVICE!! ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 46,792 miles

Covers not allowing full inspection

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Apr 2024 46,792 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Covers not allowing full inspection

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 41,470 miles

Covers not allowing full inspection

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 19 Apr 2023 41,468 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Covers not allowing full inspection

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 20 Apr 2022 35,874 miles

Front Bumper damaged. No sharp edges / projections at time of inspection

minor corrosion to some underbody components

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some areas and or items

Fail 20 Apr 2022 35,874 miles

Front Bumper damaged. No sharp edges / projections at time of inspection

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam PRS: replaced H7 bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

minor corrosion to some underbody components

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some areas and or items

Pass 20 Apr 2021 29,761 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 23,168 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 16,990 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault tyre pressure low (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine undertray fitted a standard, restricting view of components.

Fail 14 Mar 2019 16,990 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault tyre pressure low (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine undertray fitted a standard, restricting view of components.

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 LLR is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 LLR, 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 LLR registered?

BJ16 LLR is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 March 2016.

Is BJ16 LLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ16 LLR shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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