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CU16 OSR

2016 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,577 mi
Last recorded86,577 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU16 OSR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 86,577 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 82,769 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 82,769 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2025 82,769 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 69,173 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 69,173 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 56,127 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 44,289 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 15dot code 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 15dot code 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 30,063 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 18,488 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 5,941 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 5,510 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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 OSR is a 2016 Ford Focus in White with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OSR, 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 OSR registered?

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

Is CU16 OSR safe to buy?

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