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BN16 OKJ

2016 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,093 mi
Last recorded156,093 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN16 OKJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 156,093 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 140,186 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 121,359 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 121,349 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 105,504 miles

both front tyres are worn on the inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2022 82,534 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 74,800 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 74,796 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working sidelamp bulb inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering arm modified such that the steering is adversely affected (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Damage to N/S/F inner wing.

Front brake balance

Front brake discs worn & corroded.

Rear brake discs worn & corroded.

Slight damage to N/S/S lower wishbone.

Slight damage to both rear suspension arms.

Slight damage to both rear tyre treads.

Slight pulsation to front brakes.

tyre pressure monitoring system light on.

Pass 2 Mar 2020 62,158 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 46,385 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (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 OKJ is a 2016 Ford Focus in White with a 1,997cc 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 OKJ, 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 OKJ registered?

BN16 OKJ is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 March 2016.

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