CarVerify

Free Car Check

BW65 YVK

2016 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1596cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

40,639 mi
Last recorded40,639 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW65 YVK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 40,639 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin not cleary visible but appear to be worn very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine oil level low

Fail 30 Jan 2026 40,639 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin not cleary visible but appear to be worn very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

engine oil level low

Pass 22 Jan 2025 38,512 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 38,512 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 35,614 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 28,096 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall very poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 22,616 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2022 22,616 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 14,291 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 13,299 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2019 10,833 miles

undertray 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
Full Ford Focus reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BW65 YVK is a 2016 Ford Focus in White with a 1,596cc 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 YVK, 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

How do I check the history of BW65 YVK?

You can check the full history of BW65 YVK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BW65 YVK registered?

BW65 YVK is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 January 2016.

Is BW65 YVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW65 YVK 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 YVK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BW65 YVK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.