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BN16 WXX

2016 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

97,835 mi
Last recorded97,835 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN16 WXX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 97,835 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2025 95,837 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Sep 2025 95,805 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 94,048 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 89,955 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 72,889 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 57,982 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 53,997 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack end ball joint has slight play.

Pass 17 Mar 2020 49,865 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 43,173 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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 WXX is a 2016 Ford Focus in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WXX, 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 WXX?

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What year was BN16 WXX registered?

BN16 WXX is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is BN16 WXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN16 WXX shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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