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BU16 NYV

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

120,670 mi
Last recorded120,670 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU16 NYV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2023 120,670 miles

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

engine undercover fitted limiting view of some components

Fail 11 Mar 2023 120,618 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

engine undercover fitted limiting view of some components

Pass 12 Mar 2022 112,757 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 104,340 miles

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

engine undertray fitted limiting view of some components

Fail 9 Mar 2021 104,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

engine undertray fitted limiting view of some components

Pass 13 Mar 2020 93,445 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip In Screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 93,445 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip In Screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 57,202 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 NYV is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NYV, 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 NYV registered?

BU16 NYV is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 May 2016.

Is BU16 NYV safe to buy?

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