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YR16 HMZ

2016 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

257,130 mi
Last recorded257,130 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Mondeo67,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR16 HMZ
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 257,130 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres parishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 252,982 miles

Front tyres wearing low

Slight oil leak engine area (level low)

Pass 1 Aug 2024 235,333 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 212,844 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 188,749 miles

Front and rear registration plates deteriorating

Nearside rear tyre perishing and nearing limit

Offside rear tyre perishing (inner tread worn)

Rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 9 Jan 2023 163,301 miles

knock on rear suspension possible top shock mounts/shockabsorbers

Pass 19 Jul 2022 137,542 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2022 137,542 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 113,096 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 89,019 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 74,884 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 69,354 miles

rear pads low

rear tyres low

Fail 27 Jul 2020 69,354 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

rear pads low

rear tyres low

Pass 25 Jan 2020 55,266 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 55,161 miles

covers fitted masking some testable items

Pass 4 Apr 2019 55,152 miles

carried out vehicle inspection under wet conditions.

engine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

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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YR16 HMZ is a 2016 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YR16 HMZ, 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 YR16 HMZ registered?

YR16 HMZ is a 2016 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 7 April 2016.

Is YR16 HMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR16 HMZ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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