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AV61 WSW

2012 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

174,173 mi
Last recorded174,173 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 WSW
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 174,173 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2025 168,334 miles

underbody surface corrosion throughout

Fail 8 Jul 2025 168,329 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

underbody surface corrosion throughout

Pass 25 Apr 2024 163,974 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 156,175 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs corroded inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Fail 22 Dec 2022 156,175 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs corroded inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 12 Jan 2022 155,065 miles

Both front tyre treads slightly worn on edges

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 152,432 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 150,901 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 150,901 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 145,985 miles

Nearside Front headlamp has moisture build up inside, not effecting beam pattern or light output

Fail 21 Jan 2019 145,983 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp has moisture build up inside, not effecting beam pattern or light output

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

Rear damp around fuel filter housing

Pass 30 Jul 2018 143,964 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has been plugged, is slightly out of shape and is close to the legal limit

Pass 26 Jan 2018 138,761 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre worn close to limit and both rear tyres have been plugged

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres wearing thin on inner edges

front brake discs are worn

Pass 19 Jul 2017 129,636 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 121,973 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 113,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp has condensation in it.

Pass 22 Jan 2016 104,764 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 96,363 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 85,843 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 72,576 miles

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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AV61 WSW is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2012 Ford Mondeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 89,688 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AV61 WSW, 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 14 years old, this Ford Mondeo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AV61 WSW is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 24 January 2012.

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