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CA16 EFN

2016 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,536 mi
Last recorded78,536 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA16 EFN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 78,536 miles

rear tyres wearing down in tread and n/s rear wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Oct 2024 70,775 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 62,252 miles

front brakes noisy

Fail 26 Oct 2023 62,252 miles

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

front brakes noisy

Pass 8 Nov 2022 53,270 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 51,010 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 44,413 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 40,331 miles

covers fitted

Fail 2 Jun 2020 40,311 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect point into oncoming traffic (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect point into oncoming traffic (4.1.2 (c))

covers fitted

Pass 22 May 2019 34,654 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 EFN is a 2016 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EFN, 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 EFN registered?

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

Is CA16 EFN safe to buy?

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