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BU16 KNL

2016 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

175,423 mi
Last recorded175,423 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU16 KNL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 175,423 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 175,423 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 143,762 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some engine components

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2022 115,527 miles

under tray fitted obscuring some engine components

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2022 106,431 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 106,431 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 85,360 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 68,026 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 50,668 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 50,668 miles

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

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 KNL is a 2016 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KNL, 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 KNL registered?

BU16 KNL is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 March 2016.

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