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BN16 CXL

2016 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,413 mi
Last recorded93,413 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN16 CXL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 93,413 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 80,670 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 66,540 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 53,192 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 49,694 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam main beam bulb fallen out,melting lamp assembly (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall,has cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) excessive play in rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front indicator/repeater lens damaged

engine oil level low

Pass 23 Feb 2021 36,153 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 30,561 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 25,028 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 25,028 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (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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BN16 CXL is a 2016 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BN16 CXL, 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 BN16 CXL registered?

BN16 CXL is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 March 2016.

Is BN16 CXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN16 CXL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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