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BW65 UVT

2016 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,545 mi
Last recorded86,545 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW65 UVT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 86,545 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 82,211 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 82,211 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2023 73,442 miles

Trays & covers fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2022 61,958 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TA bush lipped (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Trays & covers fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2021 49,412 miles

Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted both sides bent (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides ta bushes lipped (5.3.4 (a) (i))

trays & covers fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2020 39,835 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bent (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

trays & covers fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2019 32,768 miles

Central Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

trays & covers fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2019 32,768 miles

Central Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

trays & covers fitted

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 UVT is a 2016 Ford Focus in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UVT, 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 UVT registered?

BW65 UVT is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 February 2016.

Is BW65 UVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW65 UVT shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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