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AF66 BYB

2016 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,277 mi
Last recorded82,277 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF66 BYB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 82,277 miles

Nearside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 73,536 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 66,588 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 66,588 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 56,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40/18 approx. 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

dipstick/cap incorrectly fitted resulting in oil loss

Pass 26 Nov 2021 45,206 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 35,022 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 25,911 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 25,910 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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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AF66 BYB is a 2016 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AF66 BYB, 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

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What year was AF66 BYB registered?

AF66 BYB is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 December 2016.

Is AF66 BYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF66 BYB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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