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BG66 SZP

2016 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,992 mi
Last recorded94,992 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG66 SZP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 94,992 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 89,364 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 89,364 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 82,630 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 74,608 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 65,968 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 52,776 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 43,547 miles

Front windscreen chipped

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 43,547 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front windscreen chipped

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 35,422 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 SZP is a 2016 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SZP, 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 BG66 SZP registered?

BG66 SZP is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 October 2016.

Is BG66 SZP safe to buy?

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