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BG66 XWO

2016 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,784 mi
Last recorded82,784 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG66 XWO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 82,784 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2025 78,994 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2025 78,978 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front washer jets are weak

Pass 10 Dec 2024 75,880 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 70,153 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 65,332 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2022 65,217 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced bulb not in properly (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 60,441 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread some yellow backing missing (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 60,368 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread some yellow backing missing (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 55,788 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 45,229 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 42,601 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 XWO is a 2016 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XWO, 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 XWO registered?

BG66 XWO is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 October 2016.

Is BG66 XWO safe to buy?

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