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CU16 BPO

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

155,265 mi
Last recorded155,265 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU16 BPO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 155,265 miles

Offside Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2024 155,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2023 133,326 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge early attention required. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge early attention required. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2023 133,324 miles

Nearside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge early attention required. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge early attention required. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 112,783 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2021 89,440 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 67,410 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 50,879 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 36,037 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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CU16 BPO is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BPO, 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 BPO registered?

CU16 BPO is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 March 2016.

Is CU16 BPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU16 BPO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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