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CP16 PLN

2016 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,547 mi
Last recorded130,547 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP16 PLN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 130,547 miles

extensive oil contamination gearbox and surrounding area

gearbox level plug missing

Fail 15 Jul 2026 130,547 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

extensive oil contamination gearbox and surrounding area

gearbox level plug missing

Pass 14 Jul 2025 114,348 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 84,598 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 84,597 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 79,520 miles

manufacturers under trays and covers fitted to the vehicle obscuring the vision to testable items

Pass 6 Dec 2022 70,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205./55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 70,296 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205./55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 61,444 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 53,404 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 39,913 miles

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 10 Jun 2019 39,913 miles

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))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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 PLN is a 2016 Ford Focus in Grey 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 CP16 PLN, 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 PLN registered?

CP16 PLN is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 June 2016.

Is CP16 PLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP16 PLN 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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