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CE16 VFY

2016 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,119 mi
Last recorded68,119 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE16 VFY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 68,119 miles

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 65,225 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 62,274 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2024 62,274 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 59,969 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 56,983 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2022 56,983 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2021 54,040 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 49,411 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 29 Mar 2019 40,069 miles

Offside Front 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))

o/s/f tyre inner edge is worn

Fail 29 Mar 2019 40,069 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front 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))

o/s/f tyre inner edge is 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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CE16 VFY is a 2016 Ford Focus in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VFY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CE16 VFY?

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What year was CE16 VFY registered?

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

Is CE16 VFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE16 VFY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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