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BN16 MPE

2016 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,618 mi
Last recorded74,618 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 74,618 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2026 74,618 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 65,925 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 65,923 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Position lamp switch insecure (4.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2024 57,722 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 51,023 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 45,797 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 41,530 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 41,530 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2020 38,606 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 38,606 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 29,101 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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BN16 MPE is a 2016 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MPE, 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 MPE registered?

BN16 MPE is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 March 2016.

Is BN16 MPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN16 MPE shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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