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DP65 BVA

2016 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

64,849 mi
Last recorded64,849 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP65 BVA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 64,849 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 62,385 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 59,589 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 59,589 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2024 59,589 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 52,814 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 46,748 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 46,748 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 42,465 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 38,598 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 38,598 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 29,975 miles

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

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 10 Jan 2019 29,975 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

sill covers fitted

under trays 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
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DP65 BVA is a 2016 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DP65 BVA, 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 DP65 BVA registered?

DP65 BVA is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 January 2016.

Is DP65 BVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DP65 BVA shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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