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BK16 SPX

2016 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,958 mi
Last recorded48,958 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK16 SPX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 48,958 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2025 45,003 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 44,830 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Apr 2024 36,688 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 36,688 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner rack play

Pass 13 Mar 2023 29,303 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 23,316 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 21,624 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 21,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2019 18,478 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 14,699 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 14,699 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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 SPX is a 2016 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SPX, 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 BK16 SPX registered?

BK16 SPX is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 March 2016.

Is BK16 SPX safe to buy?

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