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DO65 BOL

2016 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,497 mi
Last recorded78,497 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDO65 BOL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 78,497 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 77,550 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 75,279 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 68,690 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 60,077 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 3 Feb 2022 60,075 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 55,892 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 50,483 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 50,483 miles

Central Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2019 38,574 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 38,574 miles

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

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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DO65 BOL is a 2016 Ford Focus in Black with a 2,261cc 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 DO65 BOL, 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 DO65 BOL registered?

DO65 BOL is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 April 2016.

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