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C13 TAJ

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

117,006 mi
Last recorded117,006 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC13 TAJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 117,006 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2026 117,000 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 109,538 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 103,539 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components but not weakened

Pass 2 Nov 2022 99,468 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 94,467 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 84,180 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 84,180 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 70,814 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))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 54,296 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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C13 TAJ is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 C13 TAJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C13 TAJ registered?

C13 TAJ is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 April 2016.

Is C13 TAJ safe to buy?

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