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AF16 CXG

2016 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,272 mi
Last recorded134,272 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF16 CXG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 134,272 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 134,272 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 124,721 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER PAD (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.97 MM TREAD DEPTH REMAINING. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER PAD (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 118,305 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 105,413 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 85,845 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 85,845 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 70,112 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 56,880 miles

engine cover / under trays fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2019 36,147 miles

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

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

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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AF16 CXG is a 2016 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AF16 CXG, 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 AF16 CXG registered?

AF16 CXG is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 March 2016.

Is AF16 CXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF16 CXG shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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