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CN16 PHY

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,349 mi
Last recorded131,349 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN16 PHY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 131,349 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2025 119,362 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2025 119,362 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 100,286 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2024 100,286 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 84,173 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 67,542 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 56,000 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 41,283 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 41,283 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front dics worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edge /low on wear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear tyres perished /low on wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 24,718 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nsr osr

Fail 27 Aug 2019 24,718 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nsr osr

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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 PHY is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CN16 PHY, 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 CN16 PHY registered?

CN16 PHY is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 March 2016.

Is CN16 PHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CN16 PHY shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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