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BL65 HFU

2016 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

21,261 mi
Last recorded21,261 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL65 HFU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 21,261 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 20,524 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2024 19,711 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

undertray fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2023 18,965 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

undertrays fitted

Fail 17 Feb 2023 18,965 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2022 17,385 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner and outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking on inner and outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2021 15,874 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both outer side walls perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2020 13,995 miles

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side walls perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2019 11,109 miles

Nearside 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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BL65 HFU is a 2016 Ford Focus in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BL65 HFU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BL65 HFU registered?

BL65 HFU is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 January 2016.

Is BL65 HFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL65 HFU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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