Ford Mondeo (2016)
2016 Ford Mondeo
CarHunch analysed 17,576 real MOT records for the 2016 Ford Mondeo. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2016 Ford Mondeo passes its MOT first time in 86.7% of cases, outperforming the UK average by nearly 7 percentage points—a genuinely solid result. However, over a third of these vehicles (35.7%) have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is a meaningful buyer concern and warrants a pre-purchase inspection focusing on brake and suspension systems.
At 71,000 miles median mileage for an eight-year-old car, these Mondeos are running right on typical expectations, and the average 1.16 failures per vehicle suggests most problems are caught early rather than catastrophic. The 8.0 advisories per vehicle tell you wear items like brakes, tyres, and suspension components need regular attention—so budget for preventative maintenance and request full service history before committing to a purchase.
Petrol vs Diesel
Pass rate difference of 3.3 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.
What to check before buying a 2016 Ford Mondeo
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 35.7% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (87%) | 15,378 | 86.3% | 1.18 |
| Petrol (10%) | 1,754 | 89.6% | 0.94 |
| Hybrid Electric (Clean) (2%) | 302 | 88.5% | 1.23 |
| Electric (1%) | 137 | 90.6% | 0.94 |
| Electric Diesel (0%) | 3 | 84.7% | 1.33 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2016 Ford Mondeo vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2016 Ford Mondeo vehicles fall between 51,736 and 93,914 miles.
2016 Ford Mondeo — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 15,252 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 90% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2018–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2016 Ford Mondeo
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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47%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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46.5%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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38.9%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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34%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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30.9%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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24.1%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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19.1%
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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13.2%
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2016. Counts include advisories and failures.
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