2016 Ford Mondeo 2.0L Diesel · CU16 KZN
2016 Ford Mondeo (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 79,335 miles. MOT valid until 17 Feb 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- FORD MONDEO
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,335 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CU16 KZN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/02/2026
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
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CU16 KZN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Ford Mondeo (CU16 KZN) between June 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
CU16 KZN Mileage History
- 26/06/202475,242 mi
- 26/06/202475,242 mi
- 14/02/202579,335 mi+4,093 mi
Average of roughly 6,410 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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