2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Ford Mondeo MOT pass rate and common faults

16,002 MOT tests in 2024. 81.0% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

106Above average
Passed first time81.0%
Failed or needed repairs19.0%
Typical mileage at test85,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 16,002 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.9%
    714 marked dangerous
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.6%
    540 marked dangerous
  3. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.7%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.6%
    330 marked dangerous
  5. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative1.4%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.1%
  8. Position lamp: not working0.8%
  9. Side repeaters: not working0.7%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres8.7%
  2. Lights & electrics7.3%
  3. Brakes5.3%
  4. Suspension2.8%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.7%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.1%
  7. Wheels0.4%
  8. Body & chassis0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.0%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.0%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.5%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.6%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2016 Ford Mondeo?

In 2024, 81.0% of 2016 Ford Mondeo cars passed their MOT first time, across 16,002 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Ford Mondeo?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2016 Ford Mondeo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 106, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).