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BW16 MWE

2016 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

171,472 mi
Last recorded171,472 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 171,472 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2025 150,964 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 131,078 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 113,178 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 97,897 miles

advise front brake pads getting low

Pass 26 Feb 2021 79,180 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 79,180 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 65,832 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 43,797 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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BW16 MWE is a 2016 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BW16 MWE, 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 MWE registered?

BW16 MWE is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 July 2016.

Is BW16 MWE safe to buy?

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