2016 Ford Mondeo 2.0L Diesel · FJ16 VPZ
2016 Ford Mondeo (2.0L, diesel). First registered 21 Apr 2016. Recorded mileage 198,501 miles. MOT valid until 06 Nov 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- FORD MONDEO
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Nov 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 198,501 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FJ16 VPZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/10/2026
- 198,501 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FJ16 VPZ 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 (FJ16 VPZ) between October 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 October 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: Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
FJ16 VPZ Mileage History
- 28/10/2024189,806 mi
- 28/10/2024189,815 mi+9 mi
- 03/11/2025190,657 mi+842 mi
- 17/10/2026198,452 mi+7,795 mi
- 31/10/2026198,501 mi+49 mi
Average of roughly 4,332 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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