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AP65 BVF

2016 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,550 mi
Last recorded134,550 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP65 BVF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 134,550 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 115,564 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 115,564 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 103,273 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 92,293 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 92,293 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 80,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 80,923 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 70,909 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 58,696 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

trays & covers fitted

Fail 28 Nov 2019 58,696 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

trays & covers fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2018 47,974 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (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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AP65 BVF is a 2016 Ford Focus in White with a 1,560cc 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 AP65 BVF, 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 AP65 BVF registered?

AP65 BVF is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 January 2016.

Is AP65 BVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP65 BVF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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