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CU16 XGE

2016 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

112,287 mi
Last recorded112,287 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 112,287 miles

Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 102,371 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust heat shield loose.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front brake discs slightly worn.

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Various oil leak between engine and gearbox but not excessive.

Fail 27 Mar 2025 102,361 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing One wheel nut missing. (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust heat shield loose.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front brake discs slightly worn.

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Various oil leak between engine and gearbox but not excessive.

Pass 28 Mar 2024 89,446 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 78,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 68,693 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both ns and os rearmost attachments (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded ns and os: slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

light corrosion to some underbody components

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some areas and or items

Pass 1 Apr 2021 59,320 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 53,720 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 39,391 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH INNER PADS APPEAR ON OR VERY NEAR LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both ns and os 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Front wiper blades slightly smearing

undercarriage trays / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

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 XGE is a 2016 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XGE, 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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CU16 XGE is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 March 2016.

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