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A16 VPR

2006 Ford Mondeo

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

149,095 mi
Last recorded149,095 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Mondeo90,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 VPR
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 149,095 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both fronts (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 141,923 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR brake pipe corroded full length (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OSF lower sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 133,962 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OSF sill corroded & holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 125,584 miles

Abnormal engine noise

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel hose deteriorated Front to rear fuel pipes corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF wishbone rear bush degraded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Imbalance to parking brake effort, NSR low

Nearside Rear Lag to operation of NSR parking brake

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OSF outer sill corroded and holed below A Post (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF wishbone rear bush heavily degraded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 29 Mar 2023 125,566 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Abnormal engine noise

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel hose deteriorated Front to rear fuel pipes corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Imbalance to service brake effort, NSF low in normal working range (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF wishbone rear bush degraded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF tyre mis-shapen (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Imbalance to parking brake effort, NSR low

Nearside Rear Lag to operation of NSR parking brake

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OSF outer sill corroded and holed below A Post (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF wishbone rear bush heavily degraded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSF tyre mis-shapen (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 8 Mar 2023 125,566 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Abnormal engine noise

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Lower Sound deadening material not fully secure Exhaust sound deadening material loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fuel hose deteriorated Rear to front fuel pipes corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF wishbone rear bush play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF strut upper mount rough (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Imbalance to service brake effort, NSR low at lock up (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR tyre uneven wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lag to operation of NSR parking brake

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF tyre heavy wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OSF outer sill corroded and holed below A Post (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF wishbone rear bush heavily degraded allowing play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR tyre heavy wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 124,358 miles

Abnormal engine noise

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions very high

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NSF rack inner joint slight play ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Lag to operation of NSR parking brake

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Very large imbalance to parking brake effort, NSR low

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

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OSF sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR tyre heavily worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2022 124,358 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached NSF drop link bottom ball joint detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached NSF drop link bottom ball joint detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Abnormal engine noise

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes greased preventing full inspection (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play NSF inner rack joint ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSR disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Very large imbalance to service brake effort, NSR low at lock up (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Very large imbalance to parking brake effort, NSR low

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF tyre heavy wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OSR disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR tyre heavy wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 122,440 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes greased, not allowing full inspection (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Imbalance to parking brake effort, NSR low

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF tyre increased wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR tyre heavy wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 122,434 miles

Emissions not tested Not tested due to excessive exhaust blow (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust excessive blow from centre pipe and rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes greased, not allowing full inspection (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper NSF strut upper bearing roughness in operation

Nearside Rear Imbalance to parking brake effort, NSR low

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF tyre increased wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR tyre heavy wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 112,574 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion to front to rear brake pipes for full length (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak of exhaust gases ahead of front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel hose corroded Corrosion to front to rear fuel pipes (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Lower intercooler hose clip detached

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips to windscreen, outside Zone A, less than 40mm, not materially affecting drivers view, previously repaired (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 112,574 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Brake fluid level at minimum indicated in master cylinder reservoir

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion to front to rear brake pipes for full length (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak of exhaust gases ahead of front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel hose corroded Corrosion to front to rear fuel pipes (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Lower intercooler hose clip detached

Nearside Front NSF inner wheel arch liner loose

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips to windscreen, outside Zone A, less than 40mm, not materially affecting drivers view, previously repaired (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 102,081 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 102,081 miles

Fuel system component insecure filter (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part insecure (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 89,830 miles

brake pipes slight corrosion

Fail 10 Apr 2017 89,829 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 11 Oct 2016 88,121 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 85,061 miles

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced offside front (2.4.G.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside front (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Oct 2015 85,061 miles

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced offside front (2.4.G.1)

Front position lamp(s) not working nearside main beam bulb (1.1.A.3b)

Front position lamp(s) not working offside front sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside front (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 82,699 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 77,682 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 72,693 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 61,868 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Oct 2011 61,867 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 55,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

n/s/r and o/s/r brake discs slightly worn.

Pass 7 Sep 2009 44,023 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 44,023 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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 VPR is a 2006 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 2006 Ford Mondeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 90,803 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 VPR, 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 20 years old, this Ford Mondeo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A16 VPR is a 2006 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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