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BU16 OMJ

2016 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

45,488 mi
Last recorded45,488 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU16 OMJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 45,488 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 42,811 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 40,822 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 38,444 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 34,382 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2021 34,382 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2020 28,306 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 20,301 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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 OMJ is a 2016 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 OMJ, 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 OMJ registered?

BU16 OMJ is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 March 2016.

Is BU16 OMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU16 OMJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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