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CN16 OVZ

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

134,598 mi
Last recorded134,598 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN16 OVZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 134,598 miles

Play in the nearside front rack joint

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

Fail 19 Aug 2026 134,573 miles

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Rear (5.2.3 (b))

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low Offside (4.1.2 (a))

Play in the nearside front rack joint

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 119,002 miles

Brake pads 1.5

Play in the nearside front rack joint

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 100,895 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 89,824 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 79,546 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 67,988 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 58,932 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 49,943 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Sep 2021 45,087 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 44,929 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 38,877 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 32,076 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 26,286 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 14,400 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 11,316 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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CN16 OVZ is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 CN16 OVZ, 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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CN16 OVZ is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 April 2016.

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