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BW65 VHG

2016 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,973 mi
Last recorded74,973 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW65 VHG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 74,973 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2026 74,973 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2025 67,507 miles
Fail 29 May 2025 67,507 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2024 60,180 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 60,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2023 48,875 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 46,814 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 36,261 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 25,907 miles

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

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))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 18,952 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 8,128 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 VHG is a 2016 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VHG, 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 VHG registered?

BW65 VHG is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2016.

Is BW65 VHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW65 VHG shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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