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CV16 VEU

2016 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

135,341 mi
Last recorded135,341 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 135,341 miles

Central Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 127,589 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut on inner edge of tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 127,588 miles

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

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut on inner edge of tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Advise one winter tyre fitted to rear axle

Pass 2 Mar 2024 115,666 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 100,664 miles

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

undertrays & sill covers restricting inspection

Pass 2 Mar 2022 80,129 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 79,935 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 72,188 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 66,962 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 56,397 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 56,397 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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 VEU is a 2016 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VEU, 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 VEU?

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What year was CV16 VEU registered?

CV16 VEU is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 April 2016.

Is CV16 VEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV16 VEU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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