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CU16 OUP

2016 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

93,763 mi
Last recorded93,763 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU16 OUP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 93,763 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 89,142 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 84,656 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF and OSF worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 84,656 miles

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

Position lamp not working NSF and OSF (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF and OSF worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 71,281 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 71,256 miles

Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both Sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2021 61,550 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 9 Mar 2020 53,518 miles

Nearside Front 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))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 9 Mar 2020 53,518 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect hid fitted (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front 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))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 9 Mar 2020 53,518 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect hid fitted (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front 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))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2019 41,700 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm (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 OUP is a 2016 Ford Focus in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OUP, 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 OUP registered?

CU16 OUP is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 March 2016.

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The MOT history for CU16 OUP shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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