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YL16 LYJ

2016 Ford Mondeo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

198,180 mi
Last recorded198,180 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Mondeo67,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL16 LYJ
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 198,180 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2026 198,081 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2025 186,097 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 186,093 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 172,853 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2025 172,851 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 158,316 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Mar 2024 142,344 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 129,077 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 115,096 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 102,192 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 88,244 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 76,915 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 64,967 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 55,296 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 33,768 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 33,494 miles

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

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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YL16 LYJ is a 2016 Ford Mondeo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YL16 LYJ, 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 YL16 LYJ registered?

YL16 LYJ is a 2016 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 25 July 2016.

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The MOT history for YL16 LYJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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