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A23 CNG

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

93,530 mi
Last recorded93,530 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 CNG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 93,530 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 18,240 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 84,479 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 17,166 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 76,559 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 15,352 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 67,675 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 12,353 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 58,241 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 58,237 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Light unit slightly loose but still secure

Pass 9 Jul 2021 10,061 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 47,975 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))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 7,902 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 34,150 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 5,377 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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A23 CNG is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 A23 CNG, 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 A23 CNG registered?

A23 CNG is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 November 2016.

Is A23 CNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A23 CNG shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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