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CV16 XYH

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

66,815 mi
Last recorded66,815 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV16 XYH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 66,815 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2026 66,704 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 63,636 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertray and sill covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 21 Jan 2025 63,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb not fitted in the hole! (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertray and sill covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 4 Jan 2024 56,810 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 49,003 miles

N/s headlamp has play in lower mount, at limit

N/s/r tyre is deteriorated with cracks, date stamp of 2019

O/s/f tyre is worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Jan 2023 49,003 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

N/s headlamp has play in lower mount, at limit

N/s/r tyre is deteriorated with cracks, date stamp of 2019

O/s/f tyre is worn on inner edge

O/s/r tyre is deteriorated with cracks, date stamp of 2015

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 46,688 miles

O/s/r tyre is worn smooth on inner edge and near legal limit

Fail 21 Jan 2022 46,031 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

O/s/r tyre is worn smooth on inner edge and near legal limit

Pass 19 Jan 2021 39,863 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn inner edge, almost exposing cord (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn inner edge, almost exposing cord (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 17,907 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 16,369 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 16,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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 XYH is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue with a 999cc petrol 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 XYH, 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 XYH registered?

CV16 XYH is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 April 2016.

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