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BU65 UMY

2016 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

158,429 mi
Last recorded158,429 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU65 UMY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 158,429 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip with cracks in windscreen passenger side (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2025 139,982 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 205/55/16

Pass 10 Aug 2024 121,260 miles

Both front tyres slightly wearing inner edges 205/55/16

Pass 12 Aug 2023 100,131 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 79,715 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs worn, slight scoring (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front drivers seat head rest missing

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips in windscreen both sides (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2022 79,715 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre cut to cords centre tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs worn, slight scoring (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front drivers seat head rest missing

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips in windscreen both sides (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 57,024 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 39,745 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 27,295 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 21,997 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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BU65 UMY is a 2016 Ford Focus in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BU65 UMY, 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 BU65 UMY registered?

BU65 UMY is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 January 2016.

Is BU65 UMY safe to buy?

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