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BU11 YAL

2016 Ford Focus

White Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,553 mi
Last recorded32,553 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU11 YAL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 32,553 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 30,620 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 27,872 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 27,869 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Steering system fouling Wheels rubbing on arms on full lock (2.1.4 (a))

Pass 12 May 2023 25,088 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 22,625 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 10 May 2022 22,625 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 18,969 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 17,358 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 13,960 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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BU11 YAL is a 2016 Ford Focus in White with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BU11 YAL, 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 BU11 YAL registered?

BU11 YAL is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 April 2016.

Is BU11 YAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU11 YAL shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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