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BW65 UGN

2016 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

122,966 mi
Last recorded122,966 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW65 UGN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 122,966 miles
Fail 15 May 2026 122,938 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 15 May 2025 117,550 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 111,442 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2023 105,253 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 101,327 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 84,633 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Tie bar (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Tie bar (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 66,081 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 51,945 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Feb 2019 34,673 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 UGN is a 2016 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UGN, 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 UGN registered?

BW65 UGN is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 February 2016.

Is BW65 UGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW65 UGN shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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