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BU16 BWM

2016 Ford Focus

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

65,518 mi
Last recorded65,518 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU16 BWM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 65,518 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2026 65,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2025 61,441 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 55,315 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under-trays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Fail 26 Mar 2024 55,302 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working when position lamps are illuminated - incorrect bulb fitted? (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid bottle full (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under-trays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 31 Mar 2023 49,940 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 46,578 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 43,151 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Mar 2020 41,723 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 41,723 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 34,491 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 BWM is a 2016 Ford Focus in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 BWM, 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 BWM registered?

BU16 BWM is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 March 2016.

Is BU16 BWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU16 BWM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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