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BU16 MGY

2016 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

71,065 mi
Last recorded71,065 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU16 MGY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 71,065 miles

Factory undertrays and covers on underside of vehicle

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 66,765 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Under covers fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2023 60,700 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

UNDER COVERS FITTED

Pass 18 Nov 2022 56,639 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 56,634 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 53,523 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 43,240 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 35,519 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 25,635 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 MGY is a 2016 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MGY, 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 MGY registered?

BU16 MGY is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is BU16 MGY safe to buy?

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