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BN66 JXL

2016 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

134,350 mi
Last recorded134,350 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN66 JXL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 134,350 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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))

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

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2026 134,350 miles

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested both sides (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both sides (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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))

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

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2025 131,068 miles

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

TPMS light on

n/s front tyre close to wear markers

Pass 12 Jun 2024 127,354 miles

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

Undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some components, plus not fully secure.

Fail 12 Jun 2024 127,351 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Undertray not fully secure.

Undertray obscuring view to some testable items.

Fail 12 Jun 2024 127,351 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Undertray not fully secure.

Undertray obscuring view to some testable items.

Pass 24 Nov 2022 110,534 miles

N/S FRONT N/S REAR CHILD SEATS FITTED SEATBELTS NOT TESTED

Pass 22 Nov 2021 80,120 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 52,743 miles

CAR SERVICE DUE

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 26,828 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
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BN66 JXL is a 2016 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,498cc 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 BN66 JXL, 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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BN66 JXL is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2016.

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