CarVerify

Free Car Check

BN66 XZJ

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1499cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,395 mi
Last recorded108,395 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN66 XZJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 108,395 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 92,383 miles

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

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))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2024 92,383 miles

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

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))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 88,532 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 87,717 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 82,931 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 56,185 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 56,185 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2019 37,430 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2019 37,430 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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
Full Ford Focus reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BN66 XZJ is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,499cc diesel 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 XZJ, 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

How do I check the history of BN66 XZJ?

You can check the full history of BN66 XZJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BN66 XZJ registered?

BN66 XZJ is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 September 2016.

Is BN66 XZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN66 XZJ shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BN66 XZJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BN66 XZJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.