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CX16 BWJ

2016 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

40,470 mi
Last recorded40,470 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX16 BWJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 40,470 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 38,157 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 36,263 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 15,342 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 6,279 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 5,336 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 5,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 5,045 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 4,149 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 3,447 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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CX16 BWJ is a 2016 Ford Focus in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CX16 BWJ, 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 CX16 BWJ registered?

CX16 BWJ is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 March 2016.

Is CX16 BWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX16 BWJ shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CX16 BWJ have outstanding finance?

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