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CA16 EFJ

2016 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

124,201 mi
Last recorded124,201 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA16 EFJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 124,201 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 120,337 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 109,119 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 108,693 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshner ()

Pass 16 Feb 2023 85,550 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 63,460 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 45,625 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 33,049 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2019 27,002 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 EFJ is a 2016 Ford Focus in Black 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 CA16 EFJ, 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 CA16 EFJ registered?

CA16 EFJ is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 June 2016.

Is CA16 EFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA16 EFJ 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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