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CA16 EFG

2016 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,159 mi
Last recorded93,159 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA16 EFG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 93,159 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2025 93,157 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 84,923 miles

Coolant topped up for test

Engine undertray fitted preventing full inspection

Nearside Front Outer Scrubbing to outer tyre wall

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box corroded and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 84,912 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working In wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever inoperative No effect (1.1.6 (d))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant topped up for test

Engine undertray fitted preventing full inspection

Nearside Front Outer Scrubbing to outer tyre wall

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box corroded and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

TPMS light on

Pass 2 Oct 2023 77,557 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 77,555 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2022 66,470 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 53,431 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 47,068 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 31,798 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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CA16 EFG is a 2016 Ford Focus in Red with a 999cc petrol 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 CA16 EFG, 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 CA16 EFG registered?

CA16 EFG is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 June 2016.

Is CA16 EFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA16 EFG shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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