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CV16 UBH

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

160,841 mi
Last recorded160,841 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV16 UBH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 160,841 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2026 160,841 miles

Central Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 153,143 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 146,646 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 146,646 miles

Central Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 140,501 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 130,744 miles

Manufacturers sill covers and underguards fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm, worn on inner and outer edges, and damage to outer sidewall, very strong advise. 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 114,690 miles

Manufacturers sill covers and underguards fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 20 Jan 2021 114,689 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Nearside front are also wearing thin, strong advise (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Manufacturers sill covers and underguards fitted restricting inspection of components

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit, strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 101,214 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 101,214 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 80,651 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 80,650 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 UBH is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 UBH, 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 CV16 UBH registered?

CV16 UBH is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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