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CU16 YLX

2016 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

83,554 mi
Last recorded83,554 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU16 YLX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 83,554 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn uneven

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2026 83,551 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre worn uneven

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2025 77,712 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 69,159 miles

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))

Fail 13 Sep 2024 69,157 miles

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

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))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 61,991 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 61,991 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 54,640 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 54,640 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 47,497 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

General under body corrosion.

Pass 22 Mar 2021 44,868 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 40,189 miles

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))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 31,635 miles

front brake pads getting low

Fail 21 Mar 2019 31,635 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

front brake pads getting low

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 YLX is a 2016 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YLX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CU16 YLX registered?

CU16 YLX is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 March 2016.

Is CU16 YLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU16 YLX shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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