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CN16 SYJ

2016 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

81,092 mi
Last recorded81,092 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN16 SYJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 81,092 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2026 81,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2025 77,846 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 73,784 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 69,293 miles

Nearside Front 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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Sep 2022 63,757 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 63,072 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 58,326 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 25 Feb 2020 47,644 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 32,118 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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 SYJ is a 2016 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SYJ, 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 SYJ registered?

CN16 SYJ is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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