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AF66 BYL

2016 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

90,702 mi
Last recorded90,702 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 90,702 miles

engine & sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Nov 2025 90,702 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

engine & sill covers fitted

service due

Pass 18 Nov 2024 78,039 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 60,001 miles

engine & sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2022 57,663 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 57,663 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 1.6m and deep cuts on side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing surface cracks round tyre and 1.6m tread depth (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing surface cracks all round tyre surface and 1.6m tread depth (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 47,262 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 36,368 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 31,697 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 31,697 miles

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

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

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 BYL is a 2016 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,499cc diesel 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 AF66 BYL, 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 BYL registered?

AF66 BYL is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 October 2016.

Is AF66 BYL safe to buy?

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