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CE66 SFJ

2016 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

160,351 mi
Last recorded160,351 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE66 SFJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 160,351 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 148,598 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Feb 2025 148,597 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 137,193 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 126,118 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under body shields fitted

Fail 2 Mar 2023 126,118 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front outers (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

under body shields fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2022 109,454 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 109,454 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 92,773 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 79,065 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 57,361 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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CE66 SFJ is a 2016 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,499cc diesel 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 CE66 SFJ, 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 CE66 SFJ registered?

CE66 SFJ is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 October 2016.

Is CE66 SFJ safe to buy?

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