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BX16 BNF

2016 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,837 mi
Last recorded94,837 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX16 BNF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 94,837 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2026 94,344 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Electrical wiring insecure wiring to dpf (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 88,243 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 83,725 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 79,851 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in the tread.

Pass 25 Feb 2022 76,113 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 76,112 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 64,223 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2021 64,223 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative no tpms sensors fitted ? (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 49,088 miles

Coolant leak no water in coolant tank ?

Pass 25 Feb 2019 33,705 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 33,705 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

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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BX16 BNF is a 2016 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BX16 BNF, 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 BX16 BNF registered?

BX16 BNF is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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