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A16 RBJ

2013 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

233,863 mi
Last recorded233,863 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Mondeo88,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 RBJ
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 233,863 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.5 - 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 231,966 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1,5 - 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 224,713 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 213,448 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 181,886 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 157,443 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2020 157,443 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 137,618 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2019 137,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 102,034 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 11 Jul 2018 102,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 15 Jun 2018 100,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush [large] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre wearing smooth on inner edge

Pass 30 Jun 2017 67,854 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 50,533 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Mondeo?

Based on 12,239,875 MOT tests across 1,205,291 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
7,416
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,205,291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 610,562
Brake pipe excessively corroded 513,490
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 357,218
position lamp(s) not working 250,827
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 244,051
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A16 RBJ is a 2013 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2013 Ford Mondeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 88,980 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 Mondeo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 610,562 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A16 RBJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Mondeo typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 13 years old, this Ford Mondeo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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A16 RBJ is a 2013 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 25 July 2013.

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