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CE16 VGN

2016 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

166,830 mi
Last recorded166,830 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE16 VGN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 166,830 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 7 Mar 2025 155,535 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2025 155,535 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 136,998 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 121,687 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 112,577 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 106,760 miles

rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 21 Mar 2020 101,549 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 74,421 miles

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

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

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 VGN is a 2016 Ford Focus in Red 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 VGN, 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

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What year was CE16 VGN registered?

CE16 VGN is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 March 2016.

Is CE16 VGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE16 VGN 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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