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CU16 BTY

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,168 mi
Last recorded116,168 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU16 BTY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Jan 2026 116,168 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

exhaust heatshield loose

underbody components corroding

Pass 16 Jan 2025 86,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O.S.F tyre worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 86,967 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc significantly and obviously worn O.S.R disc significantly scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Pad worn to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O.S.F tyre worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 60,334 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear brake discs pitted/corroded inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 38,945 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 16,407 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 14,638 miles

Engine oil on minimum level.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 23 Mar 2020 13,390 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 11,434 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 BTY is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol 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 BTY, 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 BTY registered?

CU16 BTY is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is CU16 BTY safe to buy?

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