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BU16 AVB

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,833 mi
Last recorded70,833 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU16 AVB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 70,833 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 64,888 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside and outside edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 57,234 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 48,477 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 39,458 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 31,198 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Feb 2021 31,198 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 25,263 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Feb 2020 25,263 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 inside edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2019 17,102 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 AVB is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AVB, 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 AVB registered?

BU16 AVB is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 March 2016.

Is BU16 AVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU16 AVB shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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