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BU16 ANX

2016 Ford Focus

Yellow Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

100,228 mi
Last recorded100,228 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU16 ANX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 100,228 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2026 100,226 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2025 88,836 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 77,326 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 71,765 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 55,150 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 55,149 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 46,634 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 40,132 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 26,624 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 25,703 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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BU16 ANX is a 2016 Ford Focus in Yellow with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BU16 ANX, 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 BU16 ANX registered?

BU16 ANX is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is BU16 ANX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU16 ANX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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