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BJ66 GZU

2016 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,319 mi
Last recorded53,319 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ66 GZU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 53,319 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 44,946 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 39,518 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 39,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Sep 2023 39,226 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Sep 2022 36,411 miles

unable to view all parts due to under trays fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2021 31,496 miles

unable to view all parts due to under trays fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2020 27,481 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trays fitted ,unable to check all parts

Pass 19 Aug 2019 21,306 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 19 Aug 2019 21,306 miles

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

under trays fitted

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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BJ66 GZU is a 2016 Ford Focus in Black with a 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 BJ66 GZU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ66 GZU registered?

BJ66 GZU is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 September 2016.

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