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BK16 XAY

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,881 mi
Last recorded85,881 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK16 XAY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 85,881 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 85,881 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 81,323 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 71,721 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 62,550 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 59,596 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 59,596 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 52,239 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 44,220 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 29,898 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 29,898 miles

Headlamp aim too low (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 XAY is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue with a 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 XAY, 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 XAY registered?

BK16 XAY is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 March 2016.

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