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BT66 HWB

2016 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

93,055 mi
Last recorded93,055 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT66 HWB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 93,055 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 Worn uneven on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Plastic covers fitted underneath the vehicle restricting full inspection

Rear Lower Exhaust heat shield loose but is secure

Rear x 2 Brake back plates Corroded / Worn

Fail 6 Nov 2025 93,055 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 Worn uneven on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Hand brake lever high + free play

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Plastic covers fitted underneath the vehicle restricting full inspection

Rear Lower Exhaust heat shield loose but is secure

Rear x 2 Brake back plates Corroded / Worn

Pass 8 Nov 2024 81,938 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 81,937 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust sleeve broken just before backbox (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/35/19/91y, also wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed also wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 68,851 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Nov 2023 68,851 miles

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge 235/35 19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 57,459 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes both sides slightly debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 57,458 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases sleeve between middle and back box (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes both sides slightly debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 45,631 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 29 Oct 2021 45,631 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 36,851 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 28,543 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 38,403 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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BT66 HWB is a 2016 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 BT66 HWB, 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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BT66 HWB is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 November 2016.

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