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BJ16 UJX

2016 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

rear exhaust heatshield loose

tpms light on

Fail 16 Jul 2026

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

rear exhaust heatshield loose

tpms light on

Pass 8 May 2025 137,004 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 129,410 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 119,764 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 119,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 112,595 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 112,527 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 106,292 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 100,569 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 98,568 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 98,513 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear tyre wearing smooth at inner edge

Pass 24 Nov 2020 96,045 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 92,551 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 UJX is a 2016 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 UJX, 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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BJ16 UJX is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 May 2016.

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