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BU16 ATX

2016 Ford Focus

Yellow Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2025
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,795 mi
Last recorded79,795 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU16 ATX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 79,795 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 75,432 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 67,721 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 62,252 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 52,505 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 52,501 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 45,171 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (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 ATX is a 2016 Ford Focus in Yellow with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ATX, 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 BU16 ATX registered?

BU16 ATX is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 March 2016.

Is BU16 ATX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU16 ATX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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