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CU16 VDC

2016 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,299 mi
Last recorded106,299 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU16 VDC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 106,299 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2026 106,270 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 96,688 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2024 86,371 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRES WEARING LOW (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 May 2024 86,371 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt INSECURE (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRES WEARING LOW (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2023 74,359 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 74,354 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2022 62,915 miles

Nearside Front Cv boot slight leak of grease

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 May 2021 52,767 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 47,261 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 35,310 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 35,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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 VDC is a 2016 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VDC, 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 VDC registered?

CU16 VDC is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 March 2016.

Is CU16 VDC safe to buy?

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