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BU16 FYX

2016 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

56,546 mi
Last recorded56,546 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 56,546 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2025 54,434 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 50,120 miles

undertrays fitted.

Pass 13 Sep 2023 46,145 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 42,546 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 34,004 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 34,003 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing has been removed (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2021 25,122 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 19,834 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 14,276 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2019 14,276 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 FYX is a 2016 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FYX, 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 FYX registered?

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

Is BU16 FYX safe to buy?

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