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AV11 FBU

2011 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

186,568 mi
Last recorded186,568 miles
Recorded on25 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Mondeo93,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV11 FBU
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2026 186,568 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Strut mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 May 2026 186,361 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Trailing arm bush coming out of arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Strut mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 171,432 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2025 171,170 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective temp cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low possible bulb not seated correctly (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 158,189 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lamp unit cracked

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 149,641 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2023 149,641 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 146,010 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Back box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Full exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2022 146,010 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Engine cover and under tray fitted

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Back box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Full exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2021 137,366 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Jan 2021 137,366 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 133,806 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Jan 2020 133,628 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jan 2019 129,152 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 124,937 miles

Both front Tyres worn on outer edge. 215/55x16

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jan 2017 120,806 miles

Corrosion to rear axle components

Pass 14 Aug 2015 101,643 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

all rear seat belts not checked seating areafull of tools

exhaust emisions low no readings rcorded

front number plate deteriorating

undertrays fitted some items not seen

Pass 15 Aug 2014 73,085 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside 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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AV11 FBU is a 2011 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AV11 FBU, 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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AV11 FBU is a 2011 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 16 March 2011.

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