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BK16 PKN

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

63,528 mi
Last recorded63,528 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK16 PKN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 63,528 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

tpms light on

Fail 24 Feb 2026 63,486 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 0.55 average after 6 attempts 1.14 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

tpms light on

Pass 11 Mar 2025 61,887 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 61,887 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 59,411 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 57,028 miles

Both front wiper blades smearing windscreen

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears greased (1.1.11 (c))

Engine covers, sill covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items/areas

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rears, on nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2023 56,985 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Both front wiper blades smearing windscreen

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears greased (1.1.11 (c))

Engine covers, sill covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items/areas

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rears, on nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 54,215 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 18 Feb 2021 52,109 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 50,372 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 47,540 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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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BK16 PKN is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue 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 BK16 PKN, 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 BK16 PKN registered?

BK16 PKN is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 March 2016.

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