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AF16 YJU

2016 Ford Mondeo

Brown Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

66,907 mi
Last recorded66,907 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Mondeo67,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF16 YJU
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2016
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 66,907 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2026 65,606 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2026 65,605 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/40R19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2025 61,688 miles

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

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

stone chip

Pass 3 Aug 2024 44,556 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge tread slight wear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Aug 2024 44,556 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge tread slight wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 39,068 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 39,063 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both front and rear (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 30,643 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 21,769 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 19,260 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 16,536 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 10,425 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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AF16 YJU is a 2016 Ford Mondeo in Brown with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YJU, 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 AF16 YJU registered?

AF16 YJU is a 2016 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 24 March 2016.

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