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CU16 OVG

2016 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,596 mi
Last recorded122,596 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU16 OVG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 122,596 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush peeling (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2026 122,594 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1 of 5 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush peeling (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 112,892 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 112,891 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 104,040 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 95,294 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 88,784 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 79,474 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 68,620 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 55,836 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 OVG is a 2016 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OVG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CU16 OVG registered?

CU16 OVG is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is CU16 OVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU16 OVG shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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