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BW65 EPO

2016 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

85,679 mi
Last recorded85,679 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW65 EPO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 85,679 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 79,467 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 79,344 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2024 72,791 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 72,791 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 64,717 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 56,722 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 56,719 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 55,206 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 55,206 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2019 42,139 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 42,139 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) 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))

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

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 EPO is a 2016 Ford Focus in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 EPO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BW65 EPO registered?

BW65 EPO is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2016.

Is BW65 EPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW65 EPO shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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