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YL16 RFJ

2016 Ford Mondeo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

215,653 mi
Last recorded215,653 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Mondeo67,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL16 RFJ
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 215,653 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2026 215,645 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush excess wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2025 192,173 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 164,307 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 148,610 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 126,839 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 106,043 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 79,926 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 66,039 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 39,042 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 31,284 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 28,042 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 11,391 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 87 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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YL16 RFJ is a 2016 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL16 RFJ registered?

YL16 RFJ is a 2016 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 20 July 2016.

Is YL16 RFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL16 RFJ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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