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BJ16 ULF

2016 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,994 mi
Last recorded126,994 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ16 ULF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 126,994 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm & worn uneven on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2,5 mm & worn uneven inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 109,034 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing uneven on the inside edge slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Feb 2025 109,034 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing uneven on the inside edge slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 87,475 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 64,988 miles

Vehicle fitted with the following synthetic protective shields, under bonnet, under body and in parallel with prophylactic sill covers obscuring all underside components and /or the vehicle rigidity from visual inspection.

Pass 22 Dec 2021 37,256 miles

Vehicle fitted with the following synthetic protective shields, under bonnet, under body and in parallel with prophylactic sill covers obscuring all underside components and /or the vehicle rigidity from visual inspection.

Pass 24 Dec 2020 32,852 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 30,106 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4 to 5 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres 3-3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly worn on end (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 30,106 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4 to 5 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres 3-3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly worn on end (3.4 (b) (i))

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 ULF is a 2016 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ULF, 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 ULF registered?

BJ16 ULF is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 July 2016.

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