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BT16 RNA

2016 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

71,102 mi
Last recorded71,102 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT16 RNA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 71,102 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2024 67,318 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 63,183 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 58,317 miles

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 4 Jun 2021 53,416 miles

slight uneven tyre wear front tyres

Pass 27 May 2020 49,830 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 41,121 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn unevenly and perished

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre worn unevenly and perished

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2019 41,121 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn unevenly and perished

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre worn unevenly and perished

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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 RNA is a 2016 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BT16 RNA, 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 RNA registered?

BT16 RNA is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 May 2016.

Is BT16 RNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT16 RNA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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