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BW16 LNE

2016 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2023
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,981 mi
Last recorded42,981 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2022
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW16 LNE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2022 42,981 miles

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

o/s/f wheel rim slightly damaged

Pass 11 Jan 2021 36,853 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 26,774 miles

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

Fail 24 Dec 2019 26,744 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired bumper and under trays loose (6.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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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BW16 LNE is a 2016 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 BW16 LNE, 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 BW16 LNE registered?

BW16 LNE is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 July 2016.

Is BW16 LNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW16 LNE shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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