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BJ16 XYA

2016 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

64,769 mi
Last recorded64,769 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ16 XYA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 64,769 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 62,759 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 60,819 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 60,819 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 58,074 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 53,450 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 53,450 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 50,240 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 4 Nov 2020 50,240 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2019 48,055 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 44,670 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 XYA is a 2016 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XYA, 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 XYA registered?

BJ16 XYA is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 May 2016.

Is BJ16 XYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ16 XYA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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