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CE16 AAY

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

72,030 mi
Last recorded72,030 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE16 AAY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 72,030 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Dec 2025 72,021 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% Imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215-50 ZR17 95W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 65,597 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 59,200 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 53,934 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 47,115 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 41,722 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 33,114 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 29,272 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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CE16 AAY is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 CE16 AAY, 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 CE16 AAY registered?

CE16 AAY is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 June 2016.

Is CE16 AAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE16 AAY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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