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BU16 KZM

2016 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

88,769 mi
Last recorded88,769 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU16 KZM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 88,769 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 88,769 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 78,196 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2024 78,196 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 65,724 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 65,724 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 51,809 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable area ()

Fail 12 Oct 2022 51,787 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver fitted nearside front (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside rerverse lamp dim

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking inner tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable area ()

Pass 15 Oct 2021 35,930 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 30,370 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 19 Nov 2020 30,369 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 30 May 2019 20,824 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 KZM is a 2016 Ford Focus in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 KZM, 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 KZM registered?

BU16 KZM is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 May 2016.

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