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AF66 BYT

2016 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,742 mi
Last recorded103,742 miles
Recorded on25 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF66 BYT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2026 103,742 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 22 May 2026 103,740 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2025 94,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2024 83,614 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 May 2023 72,573 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 71,149 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 16 Nov 2022 71,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre bead (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 1 Dec 2021 60,840 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 60,840 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2020 47,995 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 35,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM APPROX,WEAR INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2MM APPROX (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

TPMS LIGHT ON PERM,N/S/R,PRESSURE LOW

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 BYT is a 2016 Ford Focus in White with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AF66 BYT, 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 AF66 BYT registered?

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

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The MOT history for AF66 BYT shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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