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AP66 BPE

2016 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

183,881 mi
Last recorded183,881 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP66 BPE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 183,881 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 174,375 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 168,941 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2022 141,117 miles

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

both front tyre inner edges wearing

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2021 117,217 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip to os zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 117,217 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip to os zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 91,691 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 68,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just met legal requirements 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just met legal requirements 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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 BPE is a 2016 Ford Focus in Silver 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 BPE, 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 BPE is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 December 2016.

Is AP66 BPE safe to buy?

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