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BP65 OJU

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

208,661 mi
Last recorded208,661 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP65 OJU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 208,661 miles

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front bumper slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2026 208,661 miles

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

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

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front bumper slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2025 195,320 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front bumper slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 176,311 miles

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 176,311 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn boot split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 158,723 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 138,408 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Aug 2021 118,926 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 118,921 miles

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

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 inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 113,858 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 113,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 104,058 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 91,452 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 91,452 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (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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BP65 OJU is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 OJU, 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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BP65 OJU is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2016.

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