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BT65 ZFU

2016 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

33,969 mi
Last recorded33,969 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT65 ZFU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 33,969 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2025 33,960 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 29,223 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pad thickness 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pad thickness 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2023 23,266 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 17,401 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 11,577 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 10,513 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 9,508 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 7,536 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 ZFU is a 2016 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZFU, 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 ZFU registered?

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

Is BT65 ZFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT65 ZFU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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