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CV65 YVC

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

137,875 mi
Last recorded137,875 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV65 YVC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 137,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 3mm in places legal limit 1.6mm also edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorating and weakening (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 3mm in places legal limit 1.6mm also edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 137,860 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative warning light on dash and display says tpms sensors not found (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 3mm in places legal limit 1.6mm also edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorating and weakening (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 3mm in places legal limit 1.6mm also edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 130,944 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 130,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 107,933 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 107,933 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 92,272 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 80,089 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 73,878 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 62,816 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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CV65 YVC is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CV65 YVC, 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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CV65 YVC is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 February 2016.

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