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BJ16 LNP

2016 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

86,667 mi
Last recorded86,667 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ16 LNP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 86,667 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Apr 2026 86,665 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 81,401 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 71,822 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2024 71,822 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 60,964 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 Apr 2023 60,964 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Apr 2022 52,769 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 52,769 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 49,272 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 44,021 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f, o/s/r and n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

o/s outer cv boot deteriorated

undertray fitted obscuring some mot items

Pass 5 Jun 2019 33,568 miles

undertray fitted obscuring some mot items

Pass 25 Mar 2019 33,297 miles

Nearside Rear NSR TYRE WEATHER CRACKED IN TREAD ADVISORY

Fail 25 Mar 2019 33,297 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick FRONT PADS LESS THAN 1.5 MM THICK MOT FAIL (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear NSR TYRE WEATHER CRACKED IN TREAD ADVISORY

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 LNP is a 2016 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LNP, 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 LNP registered?

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

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