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BT16 RFN

2016 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,367 mi
Last recorded133,367 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT16 RFN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 133,367 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2026 133,367 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 126,312 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 126,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 109,779 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack across the bottom (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 94,746 miles

n/s side repeater damaged

Fail 30 Jun 2023 94,746 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

n/s side repeater damaged

Pass 13 Jul 2022 80,348 miles

both front tyres low on tread.

Pass 15 Jul 2021 64,264 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 46,398 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Jul 2019 38,153 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 38,152 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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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BT16 RFN is a 2016 Ford Focus in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BT16 RFN, 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 BT16 RFN registered?

BT16 RFN is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 May 2016.

Is BT16 RFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT16 RFN shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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