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BT65 ZGF

2016 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

199,011 mi
Last recorded199,011 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 199,011 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 168,694 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 136,152 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall slight bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Feb 2024 136,151 miles

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

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall slight bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 100,700 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 67,687 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 65,647 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 59,972 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 59,972 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 54,994 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 54,987 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 47,541 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 ZGF 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 ZGF, 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 ZGF registered?

BT65 ZGF is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 January 2016.

Is BT65 ZGF safe to buy?

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