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BN16 ETU

2016 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

32,804 mi
Last recorded32,804 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN16 ETU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 32,804 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 30,108 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 30,094 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 27,462 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 25,370 miles

Nearside Front inside of Tyre has a slight cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 May 2022 23,701 miles

Nearside Front slight cut to inner tyre wall

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 20,638 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight cut to side wall on inside

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 18,409 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 16,108 miles

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

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

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 ETU is a 2016 Ford Focus in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BN16 ETU, 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 ETU?

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What year was BN16 ETU registered?

BN16 ETU is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 July 2016.

Is BN16 ETU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN16 ETU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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