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BW16 NTX

2016 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

122,585 mi
Last recorded122,585 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW16 NTX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 122,585 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 109,661 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 96,596 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 80,494 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 80,492 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 65,006 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 52,144 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 39,373 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 39,371 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front tyre inner edge wearing

Nearside Rear tyre stepped

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and stepped

Pass 7 Aug 2019 25,640 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge stepped

Fail 7 Aug 2019 25,638 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge stepped

Offside Front 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 NTX is a 2016 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BW16 NTX, 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

How do I check the history of BW16 NTX?

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What year was BW16 NTX registered?

BW16 NTX is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is BW16 NTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW16 NTX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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