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BN16 VHJ

2016 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

101,049 mi
Last recorded101,049 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 101,049 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2025 91,800 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 80,128 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 67,936 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 55,603 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2021 42,310 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 35,663 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 27,576 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2019 27,570 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread wearing on inner 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 VHJ is a 2016 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,499cc diesel 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 VHJ, 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

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What year was BN16 VHJ registered?

BN16 VHJ is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 March 2016.

Is BN16 VHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN16 VHJ 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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