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CA16 OTR

2016 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

60,686 mi
Last recorded60,686 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA16 OTR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 60,686 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 44,712 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 44,708 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction mobile phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative t.p.m.s sensors not detected fault on display tpms light illuminated (5.2.3 (h))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 31,243 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear tyre worn close to wear indicators

OBD trouble code stored - p0036 HO2S heater control circuit bank 1 sensor 2

Fail 6 Mar 2024 30,418 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn close to wear indicators

OBD trouble coded stored -p0036 H02S heater control circuit bank 1 sensor 2 / MIL status on

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre perishing / recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 26,972 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 21,647 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 12,687 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 3,925 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 OTR is a 2016 Ford Focus in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OTR, 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 OTR?

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What year was CA16 OTR registered?

CA16 OTR is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is CA16 OTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA16 OTR shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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