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AK16 EFL

2016 Ford Mondeo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

73,013 mi
Last recorded73,013 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Mondeo67,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK16 EFL
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 73,013 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/60/16 cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 60,409 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 47,606 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60/16 (2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60/16 (2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 47,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60/16 (2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60/16 (2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 34,633 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 34,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/60/16 ply exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2021 23,333 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 23,333 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 14,376 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 8,647 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 1,075 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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AK16 EFL is a 2016 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AK16 EFL, 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 AK16 EFL registered?

AK16 EFL is a 2016 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 30 March 2016.

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