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BV16 NJE

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,321 mi
Last recorded47,321 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV16 NJE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 47,321 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (both sides) slight cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 47,321 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (both sides) slight cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 43,111 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 35,082 miles

Nearside outer plastic sill cover damaged

Fail 6 Mar 2024 35,054 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside outer plastic sill cover damaged

Pass 8 Mar 2023 22,751 miles

Nearside plastic outer sill cover damaged

tested in wet

Fail 8 Mar 2023 22,749 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside plastic outer sill cover damaged

tested in wet

Pass 9 Mar 2022 15,837 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm 205/55/16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2022 15,837 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm 205/55/16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 10,792 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 8,309 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 5,702 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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BV16 NJE is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BV16 NJE, 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 BV16 NJE registered?

BV16 NJE is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 May 2016.

Is BV16 NJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV16 NJE shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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