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BL66 OPZ

2016 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

74,996 mi
Last recorded74,996 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL66 OPZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 74,996 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 70,774 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 70,767 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 63,387 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 63,387 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 54,968 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 54,893 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 45,707 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 40,395 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2020 40,395 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 33,212 miles

Offside Front Drop link top ball joint small tear. Ingress not possible

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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BL66 OPZ is a 2016 Ford Focus in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BL66 OPZ, 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 BL66 OPZ registered?

BL66 OPZ is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 November 2016.

Is BL66 OPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL66 OPZ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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