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BN16 LXC

2016 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,035 mi
Last recorded82,035 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN16 LXC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 82,035 miles

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 24 Feb 2025 72,535 miles

centre exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 14 Feb 2024 63,820 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 63,820 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 55,421 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 47,254 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 39,977 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 32,092 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 22,685 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 22,685 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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 LXC is a 2016 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,499cc diesel 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 LXC, 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 LXC?

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What year was BN16 LXC registered?

BN16 LXC is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 March 2016.

Is BN16 LXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN16 LXC 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.

Does BN16 LXC have outstanding finance?

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