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CE16 FCG

2016 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,596 mi
Last recorded57,596 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 57,596 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 52,406 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2025 52,406 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 46,876 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 43,287 miles

Exhaust system corroding

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Jul 2023 43,287 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust system corroding

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2022 39,890 miles

Sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2021 35,824 miles

Sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Jul 2021 35,824 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Rear brake imbalance 37% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2x nails in tyre

Sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2020 24,582 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2020 24,582 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 21,780 miles

all tyres wearing on edges

exhaust starting to corrode

nsr tyre wall starting to crack and perish

sill covers fitted, sills not inspected

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 FCG is a 2016 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CE16 FCG, 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 FCG registered?

CE16 FCG is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is CE16 FCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE16 FCG shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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