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BG66 KTJ

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

74,742 mi
Last recorded74,742 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG66 KTJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 74,742 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3 mm (215/50r17 95w ) (5.2.3 (e))

boot does not open with handle

Fail 6 Apr 2026 74,739 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3 mm (215/50r17 95w ) (5.2.3 (e))

boot does not open with handle

Pass 7 Apr 2025 67,253 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 61,846 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 57,643 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 53,579 miles

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

Offside Front Head lamp cleaning device cover missing

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 45,871 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2021 45,871 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 34,834 miles

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))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre tread area ()

Pass 21 Sep 2019 23,467 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2019 23,467 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (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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BG66 KTJ is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue 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 KTJ, 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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BG66 KTJ is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2016.

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