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CX16 SSV

2016 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,200 mi
Last recorded113,200 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX16 SSV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 113,200 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 112,283 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 103,645 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 96,140 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 87,273 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 87,273 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 78,723 miles

Offside Body component slightly loose side skirt (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 68,141 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 68,141 miles

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Side repeater lens broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 59,023 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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 SSV is a 2016 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SSV, 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 SSV registered?

CX16 SSV is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is CX16 SSV safe to buy?

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