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CU16 VBJ

2016 Ford Focus

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

71,827 mi
Last recorded71,827 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU16 VBJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 71,827 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coolant level

Different sized tyres fitted to both front and rear axles

Servo assistance. Pedal hard

Fail 27 Mar 2026 71,827 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working O/s and n/s (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coolant level

Different sized tyres fitted to both front and rear axles

Servo assistance. Pedal hard

Pass 7 Mar 2025 67,052 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

NSF FOG INOP,,,,

Pass 12 Mar 2024 57,237 miles

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

NSF FOG LIGHT INOP,,,P3,,,,215/50/17 X 4,,,

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 47,423 miles

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

NSF IND REPEATER DAMAGED,,,215/50/17 X 4,,,P3,,,NSF FOG INOP,,,

Fail 24 Mar 2023 47,423 miles

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

NSF IND REPEATER DAMAGED,,,215/50/17 X 4,,,P3,,,NSF FOG INOP,,,

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 38,597 miles

215/50/17 x 4,

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 Mar 2022 38,597 miles

215/50/17 x 4,

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Mar 2021 29,320 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 21,369 miles

SERV?..215/50/17 X 4,,FRONT B/PADS 80-90%,,CHILD SEAT ETC,,PLASTICS ETC,,

Pass 7 Mar 2019 13,187 miles

SERVICE?,,215/50/17 X 4,,CHILD SEAT ,,PLASTICS X 3 ETC.

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 VBJ is a 2016 Ford Focus in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VBJ, 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 VBJ registered?

CU16 VBJ is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 March 2016.

Is CU16 VBJ safe to buy?

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