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BG66 VRJ

2016 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

87,939 mi
Last recorded87,939 miles
Recorded on25 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG66 VRJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2026 87,939 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre has cuts but not deep (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked and perished, nail close to edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 85,115 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2025 85,115 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 76,238 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 72,013 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 72,013 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 63,051 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 63,051 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 60,841 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 60,841 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 54,854 miles

rear seat belts not tested due to items on seat

Pass 28 Oct 2020 41,974 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Oct 2019 29,627 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure round turbo

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 29,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust heat shield insecure round turbo

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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 VRJ is a 2016 Ford Focus in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VRJ, 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 VRJ registered?

BG66 VRJ is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 October 2016.

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