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CGZ 8535

2016 Ford Focus

Brown Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

34,817 mi
Last recorded34,817 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCGZ 8535
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 34,817 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2026 34,817 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2025 31,844 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 28,461 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 May 2023 23,930 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 May 2023 23,930 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 May 2022 18,851 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 14,423 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing inner/outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 May 2021 14,423 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing inner/outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2020 11,345 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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CGZ 8535 is a 2016 Ford Focus in Brown with a 999cc petrol 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 CGZ 8535, 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 CGZ 8535 registered?

CGZ 8535 is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 July 2016.

Is CGZ 8535 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CGZ 8535 shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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