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CX16 BEJ

2016 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

18,540 mi
Last recorded18,540 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX16 BEJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 18,540 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2025 17,425 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing thin on edges and perishing

Offside Rear tyre outer wall perishing

Pass 24 Sep 2024 16,246 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 16,246 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 14,847 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 14,847 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 13,565 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 12,025 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 11,171 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 9,393 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 9,375 miles

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

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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CX16 BEJ is a 2016 Ford Focus in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CX16 BEJ, 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 CX16 BEJ?

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What year was CX16 BEJ registered?

CX16 BEJ is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is CX16 BEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX16 BEJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CX16 BEJ have outstanding finance?

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