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AF16 AET

2016 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,680 mi
Last recorded53,680 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Mondeo67,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF16 AET
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 53,680 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 48,951 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Feb 2025 48,951 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 41,132 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 34,372 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 30,571 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 26,274 miles

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

both front tyres and offside rear tyre on legal limit at test

Pass 14 Feb 2020 21,044 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 21,044 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 15,720 miles

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

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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AF16 AET is a 2016 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 AF16 AET, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF16 AET registered?

AF16 AET is a 2016 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is AF16 AET safe to buy?

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