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BU16 OKO

2016 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

45,689 mi
Last recorded45,689 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU16 OKO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 45,689 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake disc corroded

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

Undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Aug 2026 45,687 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside rear brake disc corroded

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2025 38,178 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 37,318 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 37,318 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 36,680 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 36,680 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 33,600 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre X2 nails. Tyre stepped on inner edge. 3.8mm 235/40R18

Pass 21 Jun 2021 29,752 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 29,752 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre shoulder

Pass 2 Jul 2020 26,078 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 26,078 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 14,612 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 OKO is a 2016 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 OKO, 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 OKO registered?

BU16 OKO is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 March 2016.

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