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BX65 DZC

2016 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

247,245 mi
Last recorded247,245 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX65 DZC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 247,245 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 231,503 miles

**TPMS Light on permanently

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ** Bald on inner tread & almost to ply (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective **Blade rubber split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged **Door mirror lens (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Below 1.6mm on inner tread & generally worn to 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ** Bald on inner tread & generally worn to 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light ** (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.0mm on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leaking from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coilsprings corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear number plate light dim in operation - lens contaminated

Pass 28 Jun 2024 226,694 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))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 211,190 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear bumper not fully secure but unlikely to become detached

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 188,711 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 188,711 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 152,756 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 124,433 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 88,760 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 78,409 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 78,404 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Jan 2019 62,812 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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BX65 DZC is a 2016 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BX65 DZC, 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 BX65 DZC registered?

BX65 DZC is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 February 2016.

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