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BN16 XSL

2016 Ford Focus

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,706 mi
Last recorded97,706 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN16 XSL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 5 Nov 2025 97,706 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 93,810 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 87,728 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Feb 2023 75,944 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Mar 2022 64,646 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 53,334 miles

Slight splitting to Nearside and offside rear trailing arm front bushes

Pass 2 Mar 2020 44,787 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside starting to get low, 3mm centres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 34,529 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 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 XSL is a 2016 Ford Focus in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XSL, 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 XSL registered?

BN16 XSL is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 March 2016.

Is BN16 XSL safe to buy?

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