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CU16 OVA

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

107,051 mi
Last recorded107,051 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 107,051 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 103,011 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 96,006 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 92,252 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 92,251 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Position lamp not working without ignition (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 80,258 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 57,016 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 35,823 miles

Engine covers fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Under trays fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Pass 12 Feb 2019 23,383 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 OVA 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 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OVA, 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 OVA registered?

CU16 OVA is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 March 2016.

Is CU16 OVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU16 OVA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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