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CL16 JES

2016 Ford Focus

Brown Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,472 mi
Last recorded27,472 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCL16 JES
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 27,472 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2026 27,472 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Plus perished and cracked/ nail in tread/ 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 26,317 miles

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

Nearside mirror slightly damaged outer casing

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2025 26,317 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside mirror slightly damaged outer casing

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 22,145 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 19,287 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 17,512 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 15,271 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 14,825 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 13,147 miles

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

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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CL16 JES is a 2016 Ford Focus in Brown with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CL16 JES, 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 CL16 JES registered?

CL16 JES is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is CL16 JES safe to buy?

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