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CU16 YJK

2016 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,798 mi
Last recorded103,798 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU16 YJK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 103,798 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 102,254 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2024 102,254 miles

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 100,568 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 100,568 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 93,360 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing 2mm tread and cracks (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 80,984 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 69,267 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 58,266 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2019 58,266 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 19 Nov 2018 45,408 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 YJK is a 2016 Ford Focus in White with a 1,499cc diesel 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 YJK, 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 YJK registered?

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

Is CU16 YJK safe to buy?

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