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BT65 UKG

2016 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,962 mi
Last recorded95,962 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT65 UKG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 95,962 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 88,942 miles

Front TPMS on,advise

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked,advise (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut outer wall,inner edge wearing

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror casing missing,mirror loose,advise (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2025 88,941 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pads inner too low (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front TPMS on,advise

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked,advise (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut outer wall,inner edge wearing

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror casing missing,mirror loose,advise (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 80,524 miles

Front TPMS on,advise

Lower Vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front side mirror casing missing,advise

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut on outer wall,inner edge wearing,nail in tyre,advise

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 80,523 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front TPMS on,advise

Lower Vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front side mirror casing missing,advise

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut on outer wall,inner edge wearing,nail in tyre,advise

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear tyre inner edge worn excessively,nail in tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2023 73,261 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 73,261 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 64,016 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 59,543 miles

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

both front tyres inner edges slightly worn

Pass 16 Jul 2020 55,236 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 47,446 miles

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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BT65 UKG is a 2016 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,499cc diesel 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 BT65 UKG, 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 BT65 UKG registered?

BT65 UKG is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 January 2016.

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