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BJ66 HBU

2016 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,673 mi
Last recorded71,673 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ66 HBU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 71,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise to replace asap 205/55/16v (5.2.3 (e))

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

advise to check tracking when tyres replaced

both sides front lower arm rear bushes perished/showing wear

front brake discs showing wear

various steering/suspension components inc front subframe & rear axle showing corrosion

Pass 18 Sep 2025 63,488 miles

advise to check tracking when tyres replaced

both front tyres worn low on inner edges 205/55/16v

both sides front lower arm rear bushes starting to show slight perishing/wear

front brake discs starting to show slight wear

various steering /suspension components showing surface corrosion inc subframes

Fail 17 Sep 2025 63,488 miles

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

advise to check tracking when tyres replaced

both front tyres worn low on inner edges 205/55/16v

both sides front lower arm rear bushes starting to show slight perishing/wear

front brake discs starting to show slight wear

various steering /suspension components showing surface corrosion inc subframes

Pass 19 Sep 2024 55,895 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 49,649 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2023 49,647 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 42,567 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 32,208 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 27,641 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 25,214 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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BJ66 HBU is a 2016 Ford Focus in Red 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 HBU, 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 BJ66 HBU registered?

BJ66 HBU is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 September 2016.

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