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BK16 XRA

2016 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

139,520 mi
Last recorded139,520 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK16 XRA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 139,520 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2025 139,482 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values Up over 4% (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 135,317 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 135,317 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 129,563 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 121,665 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.60mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 121,665 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.60mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 102,095 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 102,095 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 85,436 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 53,253 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 215.50.17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 215.50.17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 215.50.17 and small cracks on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 53,253 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 215.50.17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 215.50.17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 215.50.17 and small cracks on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (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 XRA is a 2016 Ford Focus in White with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 XRA, 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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BK16 XRA is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 April 2016.

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