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BW65 HJO

2016 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

93,081 mi
Last recorded93,081 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW65 HJO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 93,081 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2025 84,806 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 69,587 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 64,842 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 52,172 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 52,172 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 38,493 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2021 38,477 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 26,980 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 15,481 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 14,760 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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BW65 HJO is a 2016 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HJO, 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 HJO registered?

BW65 HJO is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 January 2016.

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