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BM61 LOW

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

71,834 mi
Last recorded71,834 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM61 LOW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 71,834 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 71,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

TPMS lamp on

Pass 14 Nov 2024 65,582 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 58,449 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 50,628 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs. Replace when pads are changed (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 43,569 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS ON LIMIT

O/S/F TYRE WORN INNER EDGE

REAR TYRES PERISHED

Pass 11 Nov 2020 35,844 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 29,304 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))

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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BM61 LOW is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BM61 LOW, 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 BM61 LOW registered?

BM61 LOW is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 November 2016.

Is BM61 LOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BM61 LOW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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