CarVerify

Free Car Check

BJ66 YFE

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 999cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

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

Mileage

80,388 mi
Last recorded80,388 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ66 YFE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 80,388 miles

Coolant leak nearside engine

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess main cable corroded and appears slightly frayed (1.1.15 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front lower suspension arms(rear bushes are perishing) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side rear lower suspension arms are corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side front tyres are perishing and wearing thin on the inner treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 19 Sep 2025 68,577 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush is perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush is perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 19 Sep 2025 68,577 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush is perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush is perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Sep 2024 55,470 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush is perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 13 Sep 2024 55,470 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))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush is perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking and inner shoulder is bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking and inner shoulder is bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly distorted and worn to 3.0mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

advise steering geometry check due to uneven tyre wear

tpms light is on

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Sep 2023 44,070 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush is perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Sep 2022 30,099 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs are slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 18,311 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Sep 2020 12,592 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 8,123 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
Full Ford Focus reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BJ66 YFE is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue 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 YFE, 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

How do I check the history of BJ66 YFE?

You can check the full history of BJ66 YFE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BJ66 YFE registered?

BJ66 YFE is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 September 2016.

Is BJ66 YFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ66 YFE shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BJ66 YFE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BJ66 YFE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.