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BJ16 YDD

2016 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,409 mi
Last recorded74,409 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ16 YDD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 74,409 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 63,793 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 52,554 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 42,363 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 29,162 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened front main arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 26,016 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 36,941 miles

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 21,290 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (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 YDD is a 2016 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YDD, 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 YDD registered?

BJ16 YDD is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 July 2016.

Is BJ16 YDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ16 YDD shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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