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BL65 KME

2016 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,077 mi
Last recorded101,077 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL65 KME
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 101,077 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2026 101,077 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 95,524 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 90,578 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 85,587 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 80,728 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))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 80,728 miles

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

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 30 Dec 2020 75,087 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 68,984 miles

stone chip on screen

Fail 13 Jan 2020 68,984 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

stone chip on screen

Pass 7 Jan 2019 51,510 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 51,510 miles

Central Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (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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BL65 KME is a 2016 Ford Focus in White with a 1,498cc petrol 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 BL65 KME, 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 BL65 KME registered?

BL65 KME is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 January 2016.

Is BL65 KME safe to buy?

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