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BU16 APO

2016 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,819 mi
Last recorded33,819 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU16 APO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 20 Mar 2026 33,819 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2025 31,447 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 29,234 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 26,746 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 23,557 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 20,275 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 18,649 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 14,555 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 APO is a 2016 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BU16 APO, 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

How do I check the history of BU16 APO?

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What year was BU16 APO registered?

BU16 APO is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 March 2016.

Is BU16 APO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU16 APO shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BU16 APO have outstanding finance?

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