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BU16 ARO

2016 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

69,724 mi
Last recorded69,724 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU16 ARO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 69,724 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 61,275 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 61,275 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 58,012 miles
Pass 8 May 2023 52,843 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2022 43,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 34,697 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 27,542 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 18,298 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on 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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BU16 ARO is a 2016 Ford Focus in Grey with a 999cc petrol 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 BU16 ARO, 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 ARO registered?

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

Is BU16 ARO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU16 ARO 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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