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BJ16 XSZ

2016 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

59,601 mi
Last recorded59,601 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ16 XSZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 59,601 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2026 59,325 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 55,290 miles

Both front tyres slightly cracking on edges

Both rear tyres heavily cracked on tread

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Anti roll bar linkage bushes slightly perishing both sides

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Subframe/suspension components have slight surface rust

Pass 12 Feb 2024 53,610 miles

Both rear tyres perished on edges

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 50,748 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Child seat fitted to N/S/R seat

Pass 10 Feb 2022 46,755 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 42,355 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 37,397 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 37,397 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 32,166 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 XSZ is a 2016 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XSZ, 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 XSZ registered?

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

Is BJ16 XSZ safe to buy?

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