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BT65 XWE

2016 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,474 mi
Last recorded103,474 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT65 XWE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 103,474 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 94,504 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 94,504 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 85,059 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 69,601 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 69,600 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 67,878 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 61,899 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 60,033 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 60,033 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 57,886 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 45,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm approx (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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BT65 XWE is a 2016 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XWE, 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 XWE registered?

BT65 XWE is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 February 2016.

Is BT65 XWE safe to buy?

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