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AX65 BTZ

2016 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

175,380 mi
Last recorded175,380 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX65 BTZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 175,380 miles

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

power steering slightly stiff at wheels and noisy

Fail 17 Sep 2026 175,380 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

power steering slightly stiff at wheels and noisy

Pass 12 Sep 2025 162,460 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm rear-most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2025 162,460 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm rear-most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 146,384 miles

Both front Tyre's wearing on inner edge

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Under tray deteriorated and slightly insecure

Pass 14 Aug 2023 132,580 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 132,580 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55X16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 115,449 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT BALD ON INNER EDGE BOTH REAR CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 115,449 miles

Position lamp not working BOTH FRONT (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT BALD ON INNER EDGE BOTH REAR CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 96,084 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 79,701 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 79,701 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 78,109 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 72,444 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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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AX65 BTZ is a 2016 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AX65 BTZ, 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 AX65 BTZ registered?

AX65 BTZ is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 February 2016.

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