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BN16 XRB

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,529 mi
Last recorded92,529 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN16 XRB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 92,529 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 89,544 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2025 89,544 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 87,749 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 84,956 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2023 84,955 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 80,944 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre un-even tread wear

Fail 11 Apr 2022 80,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kicks to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kicks to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front fog lights has a product on the lenses

Nearside Front Inner road wheel has welding repairs

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 May 2021 56,918 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 48,398 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 33,091 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on 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 XRB is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XRB, 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 XRB registered?

BN16 XRB is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 June 2016.

Is BN16 XRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN16 XRB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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