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CU16 OUE

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,642 mi
Last recorded132,642 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU16 OUE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 132,642 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 125,741 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 89,234 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 63,062 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Nov 2022 63,062 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Nov 2021 51,149 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 45,212 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 45,212 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 39,987 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 39,987 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 30,218 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2019 30,218 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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 OUE is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue with a 999cc petrol 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 OUE, 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 OUE registered?

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

Is CU16 OUE safe to buy?

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