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CX66 VHF

2016 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,823 mi
Last recorded106,823 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX66 VHF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 106,823 miles

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

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

coolant level low

Fail 21 Aug 2026 106,823 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

coolant level low

Pass 1 May 2025 95,792 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 95,792 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2024 85,045 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn inner tread and nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 80,677 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 80,677 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 72,565 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 64,692 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 64,692 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 58,904 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 53,435 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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CX66 VHF is a 2016 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CX66 VHF, 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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CX66 VHF is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 October 2016.

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