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BJ16 NRO

2016 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,213 mi
Last recorded93,213 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ16 NRO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 93,213 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 84,605 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 73,474 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 73,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 63,869 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 53,690 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 20,883 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 20,879 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road In Zone [A] in excess of .10.mm (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 20,623 miles

Emissions Tested - No Reading

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 20,623 miles

Emissions Tested - No Reading

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2 of 2 (3.5 (a))

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 NRO is a 2016 Ford Focus in Grey 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 NRO, 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 NRO registered?

BJ16 NRO is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 March 2016.

Is BJ16 NRO safe to buy?

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