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BD61 JVG

2012 Ford Mondeo

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

164,507 mi
Last recorded164,507 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD61 JVG
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 164,507 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2026 164,507 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 163,030 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 161,630 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 161,629 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 160,122 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 160,113 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 158,065 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2022 158,064 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 155,900 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 155,899 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 153,819 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 145,735 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2019 145,735 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 129,624 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 129,624 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 105,997 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 105,997 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 94,471 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 87,838 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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BD61 JVG is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 BD61 JVG, 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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What year was BD61 JVG registered?

BD61 JVG is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 4 January 2012.

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