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CF16 SYH

2016 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

64,771 mi
Last recorded64,771 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF16 SYH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 64,771 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 62,436 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 62,410 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2024 59,697 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 59,697 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 57,145 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 57,145 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 53,471 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 46,691 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 39,982 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 32,027 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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CF16 SYH 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 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 CF16 SYH, 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 CF16 SYH?

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What year was CF16 SYH registered?

CF16 SYH is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 July 2016.

Is CF16 SYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF16 SYH 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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