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BU16 FXZ

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

65,534 mi
Last recorded65,534 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU16 FXZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 65,534 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 65,534 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 60,195 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 60,195 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative Nearside front sensor dead, offside rear low battery (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 54,530 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 54,461 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 47,589 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear have perished bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front wearing on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 41,474 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 41,458 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 34,647 miles

sill covers & undertrays fitted concealing some underside components

Fail 23 Apr 2021 34,647 miles

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

sill covers & undertrays fitted concealing some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2020 31,131 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 23,145 miles

undertrays fitted concealing some underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2019 23,145 miles

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

undertrays fitted concealing some underside components

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 FXZ is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FXZ, 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 FXZ registered?

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

Is BU16 FXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU16 FXZ shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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