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BG66 LBO

2016 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

74,921 mi
Last recorded74,921 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG66 LBO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 74,921 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 72,844 miles

exhaust heat shield at rear loose

nearside rear tyre tread depth low 205/55/16

Fail 8 May 2025 72,844 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 2.31 1/m average, plate limit 0.50 1/m. (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative nearside front, offside front and offside rear sensors defective (5.2.3 (h))

exhaust heat shield at rear loose

nearside rear tyre tread depth low 205/55/16

Pass 10 May 2024 68,446 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 68,439 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected BROKEN (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/R16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low AJUSTED (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged COVER MISSING (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low AJUSTED (4.1.2 (a))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 63,129 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 62,134 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 3mm, worn on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 58,054 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre starting to wear inside edge.

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 55,235 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2020 55,235 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 49,600 miles

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

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 LBO is a 2016 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,499cc diesel 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 LBO, 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 LBO is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 October 2016.

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