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CP16 FUW

2016 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

66,366 mi
Last recorded66,366 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP16 FUW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 66,366 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 61,267 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2024 61,240 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 55,496 miles

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

general surface rust on suspension and chassis

Pass 26 Sep 2022 49,854 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Oct 2021 44,814 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 8 Oct 2020 39,923 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 34,466 miles

Nearside Rear 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 11 Mar 2019 25,725 miles

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

Outer sill covers fitted

engine cover fitted

engine undertray fitted

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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CP16 FUW is a 2016 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,499cc diesel 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 CP16 FUW, 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 CP16 FUW registered?

CP16 FUW is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 May 2016.

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