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BW16 NWN

2016 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,881 mi
Last recorded88,881 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW16 NWN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 88,881 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 82,040 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 76,867 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 71,404 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides, pads down to 2 mm, replace soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 30 Aug 2023 71,404 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Nail, perished, out shape shoulder 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides, pads down to 2 mm, replace soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre down to 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 31 Aug 2022 54,892 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 54,892 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 37,508 miles

Check tyre pressure warning on dash

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 26,545 miles

Nearside Front Wiring from NSF ABS sensor adrift,(re fitted in test)

Pass 5 Sep 2019 18,547 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 18,547 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged pipe appears to have been crushed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in sidewall and tyre slightly misshapen (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lightly corroded from lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn below 2mm on both edges and sidewall has slight damage (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 17,931 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 NWN is a 2016 Ford Focus in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 NWN, 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 NWN registered?

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

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