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CA16 YLP

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,965 mi
Last recorded98,965 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA16 YLP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 98,965 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2025 90,377 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2025 90,377 miles

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 80,340 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 71,924 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 64,582 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 56,890 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Jul 2021 56,890 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jun 2020 51,003 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 25,810 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 25,810 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 YLP is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YLP, 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 YLP registered?

CA16 YLP is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 July 2016.

Is CA16 YLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA16 YLP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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