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CU16 YGY

2016 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

63,838 mi
Last recorded63,838 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU16 YGY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 63,838 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2026 63,838 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 60,799 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 60,321 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Diesel plate limit 0.55

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Front Caliper spring clip missing

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 56,230 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 56,230 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 52,698 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50/17. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 52,692 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative tpms sensors not found, message on dash. tpms light on. (5.2.3 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50/17. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 44,418 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 42,642 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 38,597 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 33,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 22,517 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 YGY is a 2016 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc 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 YGY, 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 YGY is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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