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BP65 YHM

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

181,866 mi
Last recorded181,866 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 181,866 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2026 181,753 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2026 173,316 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 155,257 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 132,714 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 111,119 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 91,616 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 70,533 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 63,559 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2020 63,559 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2019 35,818 miles

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

Offside Front Inner 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 YHM is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YHM, 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 YHM registered?

BP65 YHM is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 January 2016.

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