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BT65 XXH

2016 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,083 mi
Last recorded86,083 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT65 XXH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 86,083 miles

Front Bonnet can not be open

Fail 18 Oct 2025 86,083 miles

Front Bonnet can not be open

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 75,238 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 59,482 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 52,752 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 43,914 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 43,914 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 37,256 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 31,304 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 31,304 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 24,498 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))

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 XXH is a 2016 Ford Focus in White 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 XXH, 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 XXH registered?

BT65 XXH is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 January 2016.

Is BT65 XXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT65 XXH shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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