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CA16 BXR

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,911 mi
Last recorded57,911 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA16 BXR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 57,911 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2026 57,911 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 Jun 2026 57,911 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 9 Jun 2026 57,909 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 53,828 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2025 53,827 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 48,643 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 48,643 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 42,484 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 35,821 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 28,605 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 23,227 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 23,227 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 23,126 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 21,670 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just me

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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CA16 BXR is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CA16 BXR, 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

How do I check the history of CA16 BXR?

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What year was CA16 BXR registered?

CA16 BXR is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 May 2016.

Is CA16 BXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA16 BXR shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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