2016 Ford Mondeo 2.0L Diesel · ET16 MXJ
2016 Ford Mondeo (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Jun 2016. Recorded mileage 84,276 miles. MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD MONDEO
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,276 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ET16 MXJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/11/2025
- 84,276 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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ET16 MXJ 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 (ET16 MXJ) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
ET16 MXJ Mileage History
- 09/11/202372,683 mi
- 07/11/202477,878 mi+5,195 mi
- 08/11/202477,879 mi+1 mi
- 11/11/202584,275 mi+6,396 mi
- 11/11/202584,276 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 5,777 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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