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YK16 RKL

2016 Ford Mondeo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

147,474 mi
Last recorded147,474 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Mondeo67,636 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK16 RKL
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 147,474 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 129,898 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 113,791 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2023 113,791 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 97,120 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 84,219 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 72,087 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 53,014 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 53,013 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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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YK16 RKL is a 2016 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YK16 RKL, 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 YK16 RKL registered?

YK16 RKL is a 2016 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 4 August 2016.

Is YK16 RKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK16 RKL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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