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BW65 EJX

2016 Ford Focus

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

92,471 mi
Last recorded92,471 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW65 EJX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 92,471 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2026 92,471 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2025 80,585 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 80,585 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 67,000 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2024 67,000 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 53,761 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 53,761 miles

Headlamp aim too low offside & nearside (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 46,451 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 37,450 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash cam and stickers ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted also damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 37,450 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. reposition lamp as the aim was to far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash cam and stickers ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted also damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 37,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure bracket broken (4.1.1 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash cam and stickers ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted also damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 30,558 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 6 Feb 2019 26,028 miles

Central exhaust heat shield split and insecure

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front under-tray insecure

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Feb 2019 25,989 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central exhaust heat shield split and insecure

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front under-tray insecure

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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BW65 EJX is a 2016 Ford Focus in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 BW65 EJX, 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 BW65 EJX registered?

BW65 EJX is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 February 2016.

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