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CF16 XPG

2016 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,780 mi
Last recorded103,780 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 103,780 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Dec 2024 91,871 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Plastic casing lifting, also floor join. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Nov 2024 91,864 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Plastic casing lifting, also floor join. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Dec 2023 85,477 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier clamp missing (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 76,060 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 76,030 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Fraont bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 69,878 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 58,760 miles

fire extinguisher insecurely attached to mat in drivers footwell. Could cause a serious obstruction in the event of an accident.

Pass 27 May 2019 40,725 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2019 40,725 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear 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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CF16 XPG is a 2016 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XPG, 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 CF16 XPG registered?

CF16 XPG is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 May 2016.

Is CF16 XPG safe to buy?

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