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BP65 BYV

2016 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

46,503 mi
Last recorded46,503 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP65 BYV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 46,503 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2026 46,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 43,635 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2018 tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2018 tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2018 tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 39,863 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test 2x air fresheners ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2018 tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2018 trye cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2018 tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 34,260 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 9 Jan 2023 34,259 miles

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

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 26 Jan 2022 33,679 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 32,795 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 31,365 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 30,421 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 30,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear 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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BP65 BYV is a 2016 Ford Focus in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BP65 BYV, 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 BP65 BYV registered?

BP65 BYV is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 January 2016.

Is BP65 BYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP65 BYV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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