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YL16 ZGB

2016 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,299 mi
Last recorded97,299 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Mondeo67,636 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL16 ZGB
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 97,299 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2025 97,298 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 85,889 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 85,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 71,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner and outer, very low across tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 57,404 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 49,611 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 40,364 miles

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

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 ZGB is a 2016 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZGB, 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 ZGB registered?

YL16 ZGB is a 2016 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 2 August 2016.

Is YL16 ZGB safe to buy?

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