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BL16 XJW

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

82,532 mi
Last recorded82,532 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL16 XJW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 82,532 miles

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged 235/35/19

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front inner wheels to steering rack slight play ()

handbrake travel slightly long

Pass 17 Apr 2025 77,200 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2024 72,554 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 71,971 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 71,967 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 66,625 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 62,282 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 52,141 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 41,231 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 32,213 miles

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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BL16 XJW is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BL16 XJW, 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 BL16 XJW registered?

BL16 XJW is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is BL16 XJW safe to buy?

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