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BJ53 ASH

2016 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

51,944 mi
Last recorded51,944 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 ASH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 51,944 miles

Nearside Front CV gaiter has slight grease loss

Offside Rear Brake pad friction lining slightly damaged

Pass 8 Jul 2024 49,751 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 45,502 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 40,377 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 34,825 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre has deep cut in tread and cracking on outer edge

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

Offside Rear tyre has cut in outer side wall and cracking on outer edge

Pass 21 Jul 2020 29,621 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has deep cut in tread and cracking on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre cracking on outer edge and has cut in outer side wall

Pass 19 Jul 2019 25,763 miles

Offside Rear tyre has cut in outer side wall

Fail 18 Jul 2019 25,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre has cut in outer side wall

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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BJ53 ASH is a 2016 Ford Focus in Grey with a 2,261cc petrol 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 BJ53 ASH, 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 BJ53 ASH registered?

BJ53 ASH is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 July 2016.

Is BJ53 ASH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ53 ASH 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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