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CL55 EAV

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

61,579 mi
Last recorded61,579 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCL55 EAV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 61,579 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 58,053 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 57,662 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 51,082 miles

Covers fitted and Undershield fitted Obscuring Components

Fail 19 Oct 2023 51,060 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Covers fitted and Undershield fitted Obscuring Components

Offside Front weaping of grease from clip

Pass 27 Oct 2022 45,090 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats roll cage fitted ()

Fail 26 Oct 2022 45,089 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats roll cage fitted ()

Pass 22 Oct 2021 40,165 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 40,165 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 40,184 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 34,895 miles

rear seats have been removed to fit roll cage

Pass 29 Oct 2019 29,549 miles

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

Multiple under trays obscuring view of components

Fail 29 Oct 2019 29,545 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Multiple under trays obscuring view of components

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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CL55 EAV is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 CL55 EAV, 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 CL55 EAV registered?

CL55 EAV is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 October 2016.

Is CL55 EAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CL55 EAV shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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