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BU16 OLH

2016 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

53,669 mi
Last recorded53,669 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU16 OLH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 53,669 miles

Slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Fail 14 May 2025 53,669 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Front brake pads worn close to limit

Slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 24 Apr 2024 51,770 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 42,942 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 36,569 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 36,569 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 29,657 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2020 29,657 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 18,799 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 17,578 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 OLH is a 2016 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OLH, 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 OLH registered?

BU16 OLH is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 March 2016.

Is BU16 OLH safe to buy?

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