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AK65 RUU

2016 Ford Mondeo

Grey Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

156,155 mi
Last recorded156,155 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Mondeo67,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK65 RUU
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 156,155 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 146,517 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 136,408 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour yellow and dim (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2024 136,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour yellow and dim (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 124,641 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 115,434 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing split in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 102,463 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 102,463 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 101,972 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall small lump check regularly

Nearside Rear has 3 nails in

brake pedal rubber split

Fail 20 Jan 2021 101,972 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall small lump check regularly

Nearside Rear has 3 nails in

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

brake pedal rubber split

Pass 8 Jan 2020 96,329 miles

Brake pedal rubber split

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front tyre 3mm slight wear outer edge

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front shock absorber minor misting/staining

Fail 8 Jan 2020 96,329 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced unit damaged (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pedal rubber split

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front tyre 3mm slight wear outer edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front shock absorber minor misting/staining

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 79,674 miles

Brake pedal rubber split.

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

Fail 8 Jan 2019 79,672 miles

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

Brake pedal rubber split.

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

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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AK65 RUU is a 2016 Ford Mondeo in Grey with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AK65 RUU, 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 AK65 RUU registered?

AK65 RUU is a 2016 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 25 January 2016.

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