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BW65 LRK

2016 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,885 mi
Last recorded72,885 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW65 LRK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 72,885 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 63,827 miles
Fail 9 May 2025 63,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 53,545 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2023 48,293 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 48,290 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 39,551 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 30,320 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 30,320 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 21,130 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2019 10,109 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 LRK is a 2016 Ford Focus in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LRK, 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 LRK registered?

BW65 LRK is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 January 2016.

Is BW65 LRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW65 LRK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BW65 LRK have outstanding finance?

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