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BT65 XSP

2016 Ford Focus

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

62,259 mi
Last recorded62,259 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT65 XSP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 62,259 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 60,370 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 May 2024

Engine oil level reading low on dipstick

Nearside rear light cluster lens damaged

Slight distortion to nearside front (inner) wheel rim

Tyre pressure monitoring lamp illuminated (not indicating a malfunction)

Fail 20 May 2024

Engine oil level reading low on dipstick

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

Nearside rear light cluster lens damaged

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

Slight distortion to nearside front (inner) wheel rim

Tyre pressure monitoring lamp illuminated (not indicating a malfunction)

Pass 17 May 2023 51,429 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 17 May 2023 51,429 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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 14 Jan 2022 41,559 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 35,378 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 30,151 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 23,022 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens is broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside wing mirror is badly damaged but still gives a view to the rear

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens is broken (4.5.1 (b) (i))

damage to the offside rear wheel arch

under trays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some underside components

Fail 17 Jan 2019 23,022 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens is broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside wing mirror is badly damaged but still gives a view to the rear

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens is broken (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

damage to the offside rear wheel arch

under trays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some underside components

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 XSP is a 2016 Ford Focus in White 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 BT65 XSP, 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 XSP registered?

BT65 XSP is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 January 2016.

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