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BN66 XVU

2016 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

256,177 mi
Last recorded256,177 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN66 XVU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 256,177 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 199,598 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to go out of shape inter edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 131,141 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both rears going out of shape on inter edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 131,141 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working both fronts (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both rears going out of shape on inter edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 58,442 miles

engine cover and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 6 Sep 2021 47,301 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 45,155 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 39,842 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 XVU is a 2016 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XVU, 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 XVU registered?

BN66 XVU is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 September 2016.

Is BN66 XVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN66 XVU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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