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BN66 XSG

2016 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,376 mi
Last recorded117,376 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN66 XSG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 117,376 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2026 117,376 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2025 109,011 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2025 109,011 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 100,790 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 92,070 miles

Nearside Rear Heat shield insecure

Pass 12 Sep 2022 82,405 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 82,405 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 72,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205.55.16 worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 72,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205.55.16 worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 65,021 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 52,564 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 XSG is a 2016 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BN66 XSG, 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 BN66 XSG registered?

BN66 XSG is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 September 2016.

Is BN66 XSG safe to buy?

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