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BL66 XZD

2016 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,628 mi
Last recorded73,628 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL66 XZD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 73,628 miles

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

Offside upper engine mounting leaking oil

Fail 20 May 2026 73,626 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside upper engine mounting leaking oil

Pass 14 May 2025 66,090 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 59,116 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 59,112 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both tyres 205/55/r16 91v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2023 52,347 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres bald along their inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 44,801 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 36,882 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 34,590 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 26,633 miles

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))

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 XZD is a 2016 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,499cc diesel 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 BL66 XZD, 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 BL66 XZD registered?

BL66 XZD is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 December 2016.

Is BL66 XZD safe to buy?

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