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BL66 YBF

2016 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

47,857 mi
Last recorded47,857 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL66 YBF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 47,857 miles

Brake fluid level low

Coolant level low

Engine oil slightly overfilled

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

Pass 23 Sep 2025 41,869 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 41,869 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front bald on inner edge

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 38,028 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 34,222 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 30,004 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 30,004 miles

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))

brake check

Pass 28 Sep 2021 25,421 miles

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

brake check

coolant level on min

Fail 28 Sep 2021 25,421 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

brake check

coolant level on min

Pass 6 Oct 2020 22,406 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (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 YBF is a 2016 Ford Focus in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YBF, 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 YBF registered?

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

Is BL66 YBF safe to buy?

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