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BC65 HLW

2016 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,838 mi
Last recorded100,838 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC65 HLW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 100,838 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2026 100,838 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2025 94,555 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2m (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2,2m (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2024 89,833 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 2 May 2024 89,833 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 73,485 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 65,474 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 53,796 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords centre of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 43,013 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 31,920 miles

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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BC65 HLW is a 2016 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BC65 HLW, 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 BC65 HLW registered?

BC65 HLW is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 February 2016.

Is BC65 HLW safe to buy?

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