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BU16 FWL

2016 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

76,866 mi
Last recorded76,866 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU16 FWL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 76,866 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 73,385 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 69,079 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 62,485 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 52,579 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 46,425 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 43,771 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 34,176 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2019 34,146 miles

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

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

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 FWL is a 2016 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,999cc 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 FWL, 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 FWL registered?

BU16 FWL is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 March 2016.

Is BU16 FWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU16 FWL 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.

Does BU16 FWL have outstanding finance?

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