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CK16 TAU

2016 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

75,820 mi
Last recorded75,820 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK16 TAU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 75,820 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Oct 2024 69,314 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Oct 2023 61,739 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Oct 2022 53,687 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 47,611 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 42,263 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise urgent attention, pads very close to permitted thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 42,263 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise urgent attention, pads very close to permitted thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 33,236 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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CK16 TAU is a 2016 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CK16 TAU, 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 CK16 TAU registered?

CK16 TAU is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 April 2016.

Is CK16 TAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK16 TAU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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