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CE16 ABX

2016 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

164,059 mi
Last recorded164,059 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE16 ABX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 164,059 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 147,085 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 147,085 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 128,090 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresh

Fail 29 Jul 2024 128,090 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresh

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 105,661 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Down to 3mm across tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 84,884 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 64,890 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 64,654 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 63,718 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 60,677 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 ABX is a 2016 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CE16 ABX, 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 ABX registered?

CE16 ABX is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 March 2016.

Is CE16 ABX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE16 ABX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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