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BU16 KYX

2016 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

59,077 mi
Last recorded59,077 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU16 KYX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 59,077 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 54,458 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and badly stepped (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and badly stepped (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 54,455 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and badly stepped (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and badly stepped (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 50,403 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm stepped on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm stepped on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Feb 2024 50,311 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm stepped on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm stepped on inside (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS warning light on

Pass 14 Feb 2023 45,703 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged on inside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

TPMS warning light on

fuel tank heat sheild

Pass 24 Feb 2022 40,114 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2021 34,097 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 29,446 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 29,409 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 23,753 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 KYX is a 2016 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KYX, 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 KYX registered?

BU16 KYX is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is BU16 KYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU16 KYX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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