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BK16 VAH

2016 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,261 mi
Last recorded84,261 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK16 VAH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 84,261 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2025 80,289 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2025 80,237 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2024 70,919 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 65,005 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 58,833 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 51,826 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play track rod end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 51,810 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn threw to the cords inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn threw to reserve rubber.Inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play track rod end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 46,519 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2020 46,519 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 38,525 miles

Nearside Front 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 VAH is a 2016 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol 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 VAH, 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 VAH registered?

BK16 VAH is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 March 2016.

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