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BJ16 XTE

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

167,914 mi
Last recorded167,914 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ16 XTE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 167,914 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2025 158,330 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust shield slightly loose

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 145,471 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 31 Aug 2024 145,322 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Ornament

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 130,308 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2022 114,690 miles

Front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2021 93,051 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 73,901 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 54,045 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 XTE is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XTE, 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 XTE registered?

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

Is BJ16 XTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ16 XTE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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