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CU16 VBC

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,712 mi
Last recorded97,712 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 97,712 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn/wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 96,723 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 88,045 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 82,754 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 82,754 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 71,038 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 60,936 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 53,474 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 53,474 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 42,965 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 VBC is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue 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 VBC, 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 VBC registered?

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

Is CU16 VBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU16 VBC 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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