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C24 XLY

2016 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

126,337 mi
Last recorded126,337 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC24 XLY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 126,337 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning in door mirror / reduced light output (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 119,360 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning in door mirror/ reduced light output (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 111,468 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 105,851 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 30 Mar 2022 96,624 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 96,624 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 81,316 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 70,681 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 56,064 miles

engine and undertray covers fitted obscuring some components

no acceleration detected,no printout produced

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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C24 XLY is a 2016 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 C24 XLY, 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 C24 XLY registered?

C24 XLY is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is C24 XLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C24 XLY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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