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BT16 XRY

2016 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

85,809 mi
Last recorded85,809 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT16 XRY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 85,809 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 82,493 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 79,191 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 75,700 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 72,696 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Mar 2022 72,696 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Apr 2021 64,036 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 62,602 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 51,170 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly out of shape inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly out of shape 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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BT16 XRY is a 2016 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XRY, 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 XRY registered?

BT16 XRY is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 June 2016.

Is BT16 XRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT16 XRY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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