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AE16 SMU

2016 Ford Mondeo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

31,011 mi
Last recorded31,011 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Mondeo67,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 SMU
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 31,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perished

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2026 31,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre perished

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 29,834 miles

Nearside Front Tyre outer sidewall has slight damage

Pass 2 Feb 2024 28,675 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 26,811 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 24,771 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 23,502 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 22,593 miles

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))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 16,483 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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AE16 SMU is a 2016 Ford Mondeo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2016 Ford Mondeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 67,636 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AE16 SMU, 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 10 years old, this Ford Mondeo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AE16 SMU registered?

AE16 SMU is a 2016 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is AE16 SMU safe to buy?

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