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BU16 KWP

2016 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

60,215 mi
Last recorded60,215 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU16 KWP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 60,215 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 52,306 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2025 52,306 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 42,964 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 41,049 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Jun 2022 36,503 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 31,103 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre stepped

TPMS light on

Pass 15 Jul 2020 26,760 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 24,372 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 12,850 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 KWP is a 2016 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 KWP, 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 KWP registered?

BU16 KWP is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 March 2016.

Is BU16 KWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU16 KWP shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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