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BJ16 LVU

2016 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,904 mi
Last recorded99,904 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ16 LVU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 99,904 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 85,819 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jun 2025 85,819 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2024 76,775 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2024 76,775 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 May 2023 69,246 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 69,246 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2022 66,297 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2021 57,810 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 27 May 2020 50,002 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Slight uneven tread wear on inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Slight uneven tread wear on inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2019 39,954 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 LVU is a 2016 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,499cc diesel 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 LVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ16 LVU registered?

BJ16 LVU is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is BJ16 LVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ16 LVU 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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