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BU66 MBL

2016 Ford Focus

Yellow Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,449 mi
Last recorded65,449 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU66 MBL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 28 May 2026 65,449 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn 2/3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3 mm inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 61,338 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 May 2024 57,049 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

under tray has coating of oil

Pass 8 Jun 2023 52,154 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2022 46,818 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 41,518 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 35,391 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2019 28,853 miles

engine cover & under trays fitted obscuring view of some testable items

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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BU66 MBL is a 2016 Ford Focus in Yellow with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BU66 MBL, 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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What year was BU66 MBL registered?

BU66 MBL is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 September 2016.

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