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BW16 UKY

2016 Ford Focus

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

38,434 mi
Last recorded38,434 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW16 UKY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 38,434 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 35,019 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 31,647 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 31,645 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 27,041 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 27,030 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 23,388 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 23,388 miles

Brake performance not tested due to weakened components (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel stud broken (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened excessively thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick almost to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2020 20,603 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 16,247 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 UKY is a 2016 Ford Focus in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UKY, 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 UKY registered?

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

Is BW16 UKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW16 UKY shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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