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CV16 BTX

2016 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,169 mi
Last recorded127,169 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV16 BTX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 127,169 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2026 127,166 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 117,620 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2025 117,619 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 110,875 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 99,303 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 83,417 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 69,428 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Pass 10 Dec 2019 52,460 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 31,229 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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CV16 BTX is a 2016 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CV16 BTX, 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

How do I check the history of CV16 BTX?

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What year was CV16 BTX registered?

CV16 BTX is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 March 2016.

Is CV16 BTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV16 BTX shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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