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BX65 RTU

2016 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

63,175 mi
Last recorded63,175 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX65 RTU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 63,175 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2026 63,087 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 44,135 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 40,724 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 35,405 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 30,275 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 27,251 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 23,437 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Sep 2018 21,316 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 RTU is a 2016 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RTU, 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 BX65 RTU registered?

BX65 RTU is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 2016.

Is BX65 RTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX65 RTU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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