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BF16 RFL

2016 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

166,455 mi
Last recorded166,455 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Mondeo67,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF16 RFL
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 166,455 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2026 166,447 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 159,873 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 .3 mm and slightly cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 148,980 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 127,882 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 127,881 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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 108,107 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 91,527 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 72,985 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 64,041 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(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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BF16 RFL is a 2016 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,499cc 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 BF16 RFL, 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 BF16 RFL registered?

BF16 RFL is a 2016 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 12 July 2016.

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