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BP65 BYW

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,467 mi
Last recorded72,467 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP65 BYW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 72,467 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front wing damaged

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

tpms light on

Fail 28 Feb 2025 72,467 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front wing damaged

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 59,527 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 55,102 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 50,852 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 50,839 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear and side wall damage (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2021 46,040 miles

oil leak from engine area

Fail 11 Jan 2021 46,037 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin near limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

oil leak from engine area

Pass 24 Jan 2020 41,295 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 33,991 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chips in drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

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 BYW is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BYW, 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 BYW registered?

BP65 BYW is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 January 2016.

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