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BU16 MFO

2016 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,770 mi
Last recorded64,770 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU16 MFO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 26 Feb 2026 64,770 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished and worn unevenly on inner edge

Pass 3 Mar 2025 56,419 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 48,177 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 39,468 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 31,497 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 24,569 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 21,894 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 14,568 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 MFO is a 2016 Ford Focus in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MFO, 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

How do I check the history of BU16 MFO?

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What year was BU16 MFO registered?

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

Is BU16 MFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU16 MFO shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BU16 MFO have outstanding finance?

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