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CU16 BOV

2016 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,961 mi
Last recorded85,961 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 85,961 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2026 85,901 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 79,223 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 71,774 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm. worn on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 27 Jun 2024 71,774 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm. worn on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 4 Jul 2023 65,551 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 65,505 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 57,964 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

under trays fitted

Fail 8 Jul 2022 57,964 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215-50-17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215-50-17 inner (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2021 50,039 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 45,049 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 33,068 miles

front discs corroded and lipped

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 BOV 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 BOV, 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 BOV registered?

CU16 BOV is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 March 2016.

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