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AR61 DAD

2011 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,738 mi
Last recorded94,738 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Mondeo93,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR61 DAD
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 94,738 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 90,024 miles

offside front tyre bold on inner edge

Pass 27 Nov 2023 84,293 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 84,293 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 78,231 miles

both rear tyres worn low on tread

Fail 20 Oct 2022 78,185 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres worn low on tread

nearside front tyre bold on edges and low on tread

Pass 27 Oct 2021 71,496 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 65,848 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 65,848 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 59,326 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush, Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 59,297 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush, Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 51,432 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive minor oil leak above gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres worn on the inner tread areas

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 25 Oct 2017 40,939 miles

engine top cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

rear brake discs worn and pads getting low

Pass 18 Oct 2016 31,927 miles

brake fluid level slightly low

engine top cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

nearside front tyre2mm, bald inner edge and worn on outer edge(strong advise)

offside front tyre 1.6mm, bald on inner edge and pressure low(strong advise)

offside wiper blade just starting to smear screen

Pass 14 Oct 2015 24,602 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle’s internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Oct 2014 17,686 miles

both front tyres worn to legal limit and heavily worn on edges(strong advise)

engine top cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

How Reliable is the Ford Mondeo?

Based on 12,239,875 MOT tests across 1,205,291 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
7,416
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,205,291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 610,562
Brake pipe excessively corroded 513,490
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 357,218
position lamp(s) not working 250,827
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 244,051
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AR61 DAD is a 2011 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2011 Ford Mondeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 93,425 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Mondeo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 610,562 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AR61 DAD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Mondeo typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 15 years old, this Ford Mondeo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AR61 DAD is a 2011 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 27 October 2011.

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