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BU16 SYX

2016 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,092 mi
Last recorded79,092 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 79,092 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tread face (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tread face (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Apr 2026 79,092 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tread face (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tread face (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 67,574 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 56,802 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 56,364 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 56,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 53,595 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 48,675 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 43,699 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 39,414 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2020 39,393 miles

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted Osf alloy wheel badly buckled/damaged inner face (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 34,058 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 SYX is a 2016 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SYX, 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 SYX registered?

BU16 SYX is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 June 2016.

Is BU16 SYX safe to buy?

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