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CU16 VCG

2016 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

87,175 mi
Last recorded87,175 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU16 VCG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 87,175 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 74,808 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front of the tyres are wearing on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jun 2025 74,808 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front of the tyres are wearing on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 70,567 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Surface Corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 70,567 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Surface Corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 57,407 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 46,700 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 46,664 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 38,151 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 38,151 miles

Nearside Front 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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 32,909 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 29,067 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 23,550 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 VCG is a 2016 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VCG, 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 VCG registered?

CU16 VCG is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 March 2016.

Is CU16 VCG safe to buy?

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