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BW65 XUS

2016 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

113,813 mi
Last recorded113,813 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW65 XUS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 113,813 miles

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

corrosion of rear suspension coil springs n/s/r and o/s/r

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension trailing arm bushes detareating

undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Fail 6 Feb 2026 113,732 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

corrosion of rear suspension coil springs n/s/r and o/s/r

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension trailing arm bushes detareating

undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 11 Feb 2025 103,894 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre treads worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre treads getting down

Fail 10 Feb 2025 103,850 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre treads worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre treads getting down

Pass 9 Feb 2024 90,998 miles

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

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

Rear bumper slightly loose

small chip in windscreen

Fail 9 Feb 2024 90,995 miles

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

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

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

Rear bumper slightly loose

small chip in windscreen

Pass 3 Feb 2023 76,910 miles

Body component slightly loose rear bumper loose/slightly damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted slight buckle/has previously been repaired (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 76,909 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre and rear heat shields as marked (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Body component slightly loose rear bumper loose/slightly damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted slight buckle/has previously been repaired (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 64,774 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rear bumper slight damage/loose

Fail 9 Feb 2022 64,739 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rear bumper slight damage/loose

Pass 1 Feb 2021 53,765 miles

Body component slightly loose rear bumper slightly loose and damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

TPMS light on

Fail 29 Jan 2021 53,700 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Body component slightly loose rear bumper slightly loose and damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

TPMS light on

Pass 3 Feb 2020 45,535 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 36,145 miles

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

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 XUS is a 2016 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XUS, 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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BW65 XUS is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 February 2016.

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