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CA53 JJO

2016 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

81,325 mi
Last recorded81,325 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA53 JJO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 81,325 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2026 81,325 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Aug 2025 50,762 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 77,375 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 47,386 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2024 47,362 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 72,273 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 46,215 miles

OSF TYRE WEARING UNEVEN

Pass 27 Feb 2023 64,927 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 43,427 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 39,280 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 60,747 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 35,033 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Feb 2021 35,033 miles

Nearside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Jan 2021 53,844 miles

n/s/r tyre 3mm

Pass 20 Feb 2020 30,800 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Feb 2020 30,800 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Feb 2020 49,691 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 26,396 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 44,606 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 20,548 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS APPROX 80% WORN

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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CA53 JJO is a 2016 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 CA53 JJO, 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 CA53 JJO registered?

CA53 JJO is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is CA53 JJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA53 JJO shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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