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AF66 LYA

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,022 mi
Last recorded88,022 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF66 LYA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2025 88,022 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 82,785 miles

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

emissions too clean to detect

Fail 19 Nov 2024 82,785 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam bulb socket has melted because bulb had not been previously properly fitted, but has now been secured with tape (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

emissions too clean to detect

Pass 30 Oct 2023 76,373 miles

front and rear tyres 3mm

Fail 30 Oct 2023 76,373 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

front and rear tyres 3mm

Pass 10 Nov 2022 70,024 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 63,162 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 56,712 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2019 48,640 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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AF66 LYA is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue 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 LYA, 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 LYA registered?

AF66 LYA is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is AF66 LYA safe to buy?

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