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BN16 CYX

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,284 mi
Last recorded54,284 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN16 CYX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 54,284 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 53,643 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 53,643 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both headlamps aim high. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 51,585 miles

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 30 Mar 2023 49,039 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 46,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has multiple surface cracks around edge of tread

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has multiple surface cracks around edge of tread

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

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 17 Apr 2021 44,211 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 37,707 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 25,224 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 25,224 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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BN16 CYX is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CYX, 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

How do I check the history of BN16 CYX?

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What year was BN16 CYX registered?

BN16 CYX is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is BN16 CYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN16 CYX shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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