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AY61 XLU

2011 Ford Mondeo

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

155,096 mi
Last recorded155,096 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Mondeo93,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY61 XLU
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2011
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 155,096 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Front suspension slight soft

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear sill dented

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 146,072 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on edges and near side tyre slight side wall cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Front suspension slight soft

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2025 146,067 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on edges and near side tyre slight side wall cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Front suspension slight soft

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 138,243 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 134,320 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge and perished

Fail 14 Sep 2023 134,314 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge and perished

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 127,051 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front slightly corroded & scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (no visible tread) 215 50 17) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (no visible tread) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 119,564 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bottom arms front bushes perished and cracked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 119,564 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bottom arms front bushes perished and cracked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 112,706 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 102,671 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 90,100 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 77,902 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush foremost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush foremost (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 77,902 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush foremost (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working 501 (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush foremost (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 65,105 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 51,480 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2015 51,480 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 39,954 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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AY61 XLU is a 2011 Ford Mondeo in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AY61 XLU, 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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AY61 XLU is a 2011 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 20 September 2011.

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