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YY65 MLJ

2016 Ford Mondeo

Brown Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

120,090 mi
Last recorded120,090 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Mondeo67,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY65 MLJ
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2016
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 120,090 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 117,636 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2023 107,233 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 97,910 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 88,442 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 78,510 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 68,434 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 58,831 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 58,831 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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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YY65 MLJ is a 2016 Ford Mondeo in Brown with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YY65 MLJ, 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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YY65 MLJ is a 2016 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 15 January 2016.

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