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BU16 ASX

2016 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

60,956 mi
Last recorded60,956 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU16 ASX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 60,956 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2026 60,955 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2025 54,884 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 54,884 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn to excess on inner tread area. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2024 48,613 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 38,369 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 38,369 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 30,526 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 25,934 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 22,122 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 22,122 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper dust cover split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre outer tread area.

Pass 22 Aug 2019 20,229 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 20,229 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 17,203 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 ASX is a 2016 Ford Focus in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ASX, 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 ASX registered?

BU16 ASX is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 March 2016.

Is BU16 ASX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU16 ASX shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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