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CN16 PLV

2016 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,742 mi
Last recorded69,742 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN16 PLV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 69,742 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jan 2026 69,742 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 61,053 miles

Rear Seats folded, unable to inspect seat belts

Pass 9 Feb 2024 53,893 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 47,940 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 46,678 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 36,782 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 22,302 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2019 22,302 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (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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CN16 PLV is a 2016 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CN16 PLV, 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 PLV registered?

CN16 PLV is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 March 2016.

Is CN16 PLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CN16 PLV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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