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BW65 HKF

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

75,122 mi
Last recorded75,122 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW65 HKF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 75,122 miles

exhaust heat sheild loose(engine bay)

n/s siderepeater looks slightly dimmer than o/s

Fail 2 Feb 2026 75,115 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements characters not fully black(deteriorated) (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

all position lights with ignition off were not working ,now working,must work at retest.

exhaust heat sheild loose(engine bay)

n/s siderepeater looks slightly dimmer than o/s

Pass 1 Feb 2025 71,558 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight (0.1 (b))

Nearside siderepeater slightly dim,advise sorting

exhaust heat sheild loose

Fail 31 Jan 2025 71,549 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside siderepeater slightly dim,advise sorting

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

exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 7 Feb 2024 63,862 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 63,862 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 53,949 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 44,978 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 44,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 36,795 miles

Nearside & offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Fail 23 Jan 2021 36,794 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside & offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 23 Jan 2020 29,605 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 22,218 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 21,836 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside And Offside Front (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 HKF is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HKF, 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 HKF registered?

BW65 HKF is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 January 2016.

Is BW65 HKF safe to buy?

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