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BW16 NBL

2016 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

152,732 mi
Last recorded152,732 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW16 NBL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 152,732 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2025 144,557 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 140,090 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 140,080 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended jammed (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 124,151 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 108,847 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 108,842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

the rear wiper blade is worn out

Pass 21 Feb 2022 94,698 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 76,479 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 62,164 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 45,603 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 NBL is a 2016 Ford Focus in White with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NBL, 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 NBL registered?

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

Is BW16 NBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW16 NBL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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