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BR04 CLK

2016 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

46,961 mi
Last recorded46,961 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR04 CLK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 46,961 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 61,600 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2025 61,593 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits emissions cat not fitted (8.2.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 40,508 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 39,729 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 51,360 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 36,417 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 36,417 miles

Headlamp aim too high PRS - Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended PRS - Not releasing under load (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 10 May 2023 44,882 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 43,383 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 32,222 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 40,541 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 26,722 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively brakes have been overheated (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear brake disc backing plate badly corroded/broken up

Fail 1 Jul 2021 39,494 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 22,406 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 32,627 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 25,950 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 18,316 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 16,054 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 10,024 miles

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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BR04 CLK is a 2016 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BR04 CLK, 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 BR04 CLK registered?

BR04 CLK is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 May 2016.

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