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CP16 YVJ

2016 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

99,378 mi
Last recorded99,378 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP16 YVJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 99,378 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Dec 2025 99,378 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 86,264 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 73,052 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 61,912 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 46,288 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 33,655 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres close to edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 24,212 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 11,540 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 YVJ 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 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 YVJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CP16 YVJ registered?

CP16 YVJ is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 May 2016.

Is CP16 YVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP16 YVJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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