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AX16 CFO

2016 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

84,201 mi
Last recorded84,201 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX16 CFO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 84,201 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 71,452 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 64,914 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x 2 ()

Pass 12 May 2023 58,913 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 58,912 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Excess inner shoulder wear bald low tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 56,793 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and cracking sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 56,760 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and cracking sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 44,977 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 33,218 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 30,229 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 24,519 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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AX16 CFO is a 2016 Ford Focus in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AX16 CFO, 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 AX16 CFO registered?

AX16 CFO is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is AX16 CFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX16 CFO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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