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L16 CDX

2023 Ford Focus

Green Petrol
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

85,550 mi
Last recorded85,550 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2023 Ford Focus22,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL16 CDX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2023
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 85,550 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 77,809 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2023 69,636 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 61,809 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 May 2021 54,730 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2020 49,665 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 43,751 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 31,622 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 31,100 miles

Brake performance not tested due to tyre condition (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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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L16 CDX is a 2023 Ford Focus in Green. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2023 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 22,938 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 L16 CDX, 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 3 years old, this Ford Focus is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was L16 CDX registered?

L16 CDX is a 2023 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 June 2023.

Is L16 CDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L16 CDX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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