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CU16 BNV

2016 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,732 mi
Last recorded95,732 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU16 BNV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 95,732 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2025 89,856 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 82,779 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 76,832 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 76,640 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 71,377 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge & outside edge.

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge.

Fail 22 Sep 2022 71,375 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge & outside edge.

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge.

Pass 29 Sep 2021 65,028 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 65,028 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 56,488 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 56,488 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 45,092 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 2.5mm (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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CU16 BNV is a 2016 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,499cc diesel 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 CU16 BNV, 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 CU16 BNV registered?

CU16 BNV is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 March 2016.

Is CU16 BNV safe to buy?

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