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BG66 HBJ

2016 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

59,181 mi
Last recorded59,181 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG66 HBJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 59,181 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Sep 2026 59,173 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to tread area and perishing heavily on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2x nails

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2025 54,495 miles

Nearside Rear cracking heavily on edges

both front fog lamps not working

Fail 24 Sep 2025 54,494 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed heavily cracked on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear cracking heavily on edges

both front fog lamps not working

Pass 30 Sep 2024 50,213 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2155017 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2155017 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front fog lamps inop

Fail 30 Sep 2024 50,213 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2155017 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2155017 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front fog lamps inop

Pass 5 Sep 2023 46,345 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 44,317 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 38,986 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 33,324 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 27,464 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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BG66 HBJ is a 2016 Ford Focus in Silver with a 999cc petrol 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 BG66 HBJ, 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 BG66 HBJ registered?

BG66 HBJ is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 November 2016.

Is BG66 HBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG66 HBJ 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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