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YY16 VRV

2016 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

109,526 mi
Last recorded109,526 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Mondeo67,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY16 VRV
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 109,526 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 8 Jul 2025 101,657 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 92,505 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Jul 2024 92,503 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner rack end securing nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Aug 2023 85,090 miles

Front suspension rusty

Rear suspension rusty

engine undertray fitted

under body guards fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2023 84,439 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 78,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 63,291 miles

Nearside Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 53,677 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 39,583 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 39,583 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure flat spots all round (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure flat spots all round (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (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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YY16 VRV is a 2016 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YY16 VRV, 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 YY16 VRV registered?

YY16 VRV is a 2016 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 26 April 2016.

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