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2016 Ford Focus 1.0L Petrol · BW65 ESN

BW65 ESN

2016 Ford Focus (1.0L, petrol). First registered 18/02/2016. Recorded mileage 92,774 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
FORD FOCUS
Year / Origin
2016 · Birmingham
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 13/08/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
92,774 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 13/08/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2016
Engine
999cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, evidenced by a consistent history of clean MOT passes. The most recent test conducted on 21 July 2025 at 92,774 miles resulted with no defects or advisories recorded. This streak across the last five tests suggests that the previous owners have maintained the vehicle to a standard that prevents minor mechanical or structural issues from reaching the point of inspection failure. The mileage pattern is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,277 miles per year. Data shows a notable gap in testing between February 2022 at 71,884 miles and February 2023 at 82,003 miles, during which the car covered over 10,000 miles. Since then, the accumulation has remained steady, with roughly 3,000 to 5,000 miles added between annual inspections. This regularity indicates consistent use which is generally beneficial for engine seals and braking components compared to long periods of standing. While the digital record shows no recurring faults, a buyer should still focus on common wear points for a Ford Focus of this age and mileage. At over 90,000 miles, the physical inspection should prioritize the suspension bushes and coil springs for signs of cracking or sagging, as these often degrade before triggering an MOT advisory. The buyer should also check the brake discs for thinning or pitting and inspect the engine bay for any signs of oil leaks around the valve cover which the MOT process does not specifically detect unless they are active drips.

BW65 ESN Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2025
  • 92,774 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
63
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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BW65 ESN Mileage History

  1. 17/02/202271,884 mi
  2. 07/02/202382,003 mi+10,119 mi
  3. 22/11/202387,154 mi+5,151 mi
  4. 14/08/202489,529 mi+2,375 mi
  5. 21/07/202592,774 mi+3,245 mi

Average of roughly 6,104 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

BW65 ESN MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 31 Jul 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Ford Focus (BW65 ESN) between February 2022 and July 2025.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

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ADVISORY