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AP66 BNY

2016 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

97,285 mi
Last recorded97,285 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP66 BNY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 97,285 miles

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

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

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

TPMS lamp on

Pass 14 Jan 2025 88,742 miles

Offside Front fog light is inoperative

covers fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2024 80,101 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 69,776 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 60,441 miles

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

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

both front tryes are wearing on edges

Pass 7 Dec 2020 54,140 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tread uneven (215/50x17) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

nearside rear tyre getting low on tread

offside front fog light not working

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 17 Dec 2019 48,675 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tread uneven (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

nearside rear tyre uneven tread

offside front fog light not working

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 17 Dec 2019 48,675 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp insecure both clips broken (damage around offside front area) (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/50x17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tread uneven (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

nearside rear tyre uneven tread

offside front fog light not working

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

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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AP66 BNY is a 2016 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AP66 BNY, 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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AP66 BNY is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 December 2016.

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