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CF16 XFL

2016 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,696 mi
Last recorded75,696 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF16 XFL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 75,696 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 67,046 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2025 66,943 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/35/19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2024 56,188 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2024 56,184 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 46,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 39,215 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 32,653 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 25,785 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 XFL is a 2016 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XFL, 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 CF16 XFL registered?

CF16 XFL is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 March 2016.

Is CF16 XFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF16 XFL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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