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CX16 CFP

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

70,673 mi
Last recorded70,673 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX16 CFP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 70,673 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Slightly distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2026 70,673 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Slightly distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 60,390 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Slightly distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jun 2024 52,170 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Distorted just acceptable (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Jun 2024 52,170 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Distorted just acceptable (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jun 2023 42,498 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 32,989 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin just acceptable (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 24,306 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 24,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 26 Mar 2020 17,263 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 17,263 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 9,612 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 9,119 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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CX16 CFP is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CFP, 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 CX16 CFP registered?

CX16 CFP is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 March 2016.

Is CX16 CFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX16 CFP shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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