2016 Ford Mondeo · 55,580 MOT tests
2016 Ford Mondeo reliability
2016 Ford Mondeos fail 17.4% of first MOT tests, 27% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 23 Mondeo years (55,580 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
Looking at a 2016 Ford Mondeo?
See its own MOT history and mileage, free.
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Mondeos: 33.3%)
- 17.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Mondeos: 33.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 27% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 76,811
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 55,580
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 25% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- 2017 cars: 24% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Weak spot: tyres, 7.1% of tests fail here (7% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 68% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Ford Mondeo
Fail rate by area
- Tyres7.1%
- Lights and electrics5.5%
- Brakes3.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.7%
- Suspension1.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.7%
- Wheels0.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.68%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.16%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.5%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Registration plate lamp not working 1.39%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.36%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.07%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (17.29%) · Brake pads wearing thin (10.41%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.2%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.57%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (2.27%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.16%)
Other years
Every Ford Mondeo year
The full picture: Ford Mondeo reliability. Before you pay for any Ford Mondeo, a Full Check (£9.99) shows finance, stolen and write-off records the MOT can't.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 Ford Mondeo reliable?
2016 Ford Mondeos fail 17.4% of first MOT tests, 27% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 23 Mondeo years (55,580 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Ford Mondeo MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.68% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.16% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.5% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Ford Mondeo have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Ford Mondeo shows 76,811 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Check a 2016 Ford Mondeo free
MOT history, mileage record, ULEZ, tax and recalls on any UK car, in seconds. No sign-up, no card.