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CMZ 131

2016 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

50,629 mi
Last recorded50,629 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCMZ 131
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 50,629 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2026 50,429 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 46,764 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 36,024 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 29,546 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 23,042 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 17,078 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Jun 2020 10,399 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 8,812 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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CMZ 131 is a 2016 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 CMZ 131, 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

How do I check the history of CMZ 131?

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What year was CMZ 131 registered?

CMZ 131 is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is CMZ 131 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CMZ 131 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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