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BD66 VBM

2016 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,278 mi
Last recorded70,278 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD66 VBM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 70,278 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 70,278 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 59,680 miles

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 59,680 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 47,763 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 38,401 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and slightly misshapen inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and slightly misshapen inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 32,140 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 26,190 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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BD66 VBM is a 2016 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BD66 VBM, 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 BD66 VBM registered?

BD66 VBM is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is BD66 VBM safe to buy?

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