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BL66 XOB

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,958 mi
Last recorded72,958 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL66 XOB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 72,958 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2026 72,954 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 69,833 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 69,833 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative both (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 62,461 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 55,353 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 55,353 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords has split on inner sidewall 25 cm in length and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2022 47,741 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 40,979 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 32,917 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 19,458 miles

Engine covers and undershields fitted obscuring some items

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

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 XOB is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XOB, 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 XOB registered?

BL66 XOB is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 November 2016.

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