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CP16 PHK

2016 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

161,519 mi
Last recorded161,519 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP16 PHK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 161,519 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush,,,,,both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 161,515 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush,,,,,both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 151,931 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 144,271 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2023 144,270 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 134,904 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 120,119 miles

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

T P M S warning light on

Fail 6 Dec 2021 120,119 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

T P M S warning light on

Pass 5 Dec 2020 93,777 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 51,688 miles

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 PHK is a 2016 Ford Focus in White with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CP16 PHK, 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 PHK registered?

CP16 PHK is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is CP16 PHK safe to buy?

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