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CB04 JDO

2016 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

121,005 mi
Last recorded121,005 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCB04 JDO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2025 121,005 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side parking brake effort very low (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

heat shield at fuel tank loose

Pass 27 Nov 2025 70,344 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 65,825 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 108,211 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

heatshield damaged

Pass 1 Mar 2024 60,729 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 96,626 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured all 4 (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

heat shield damaged

Pass 3 Feb 2023 54,807 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 83,283 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 83,283 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50r17. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 81,059 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear Trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 48,767 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 74,107 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 40,555 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 70,046 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 70,046 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 33,471 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 26,105 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has no tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracking and perishing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 58,194 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 48,919 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 43,821 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 37,089 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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CB04 JDO is a 2016 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 CB04 JDO, 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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CB04 JDO is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 May 2016.

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