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BD61 VYH

2012 Ford Mondeo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

158,704 mi
Last recorded158,704 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD61 VYH
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 158,704 miles

Both side front outer track rod end ball joint dust cover slighty perished

Both side rear trailing arm forward bushes worn but not in excessive movement

Both side rear tyres slighty worn on inner edge

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside front tyre slighty worn on inner edge

Offside front tyre slighty worn on inner edge +slighty damaged(inner sidewall)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 144,965 miles

Both side rear brake disc lipped

Both side rear brake pads wearing thin

Both side rear coil spring slighty corroded

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 144,965 miles

Both side rear brake disc lipped

Both side rear brake pads wearing thin

Both side rear coil spring slighty corroded

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 132,231 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 112,272 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 89,905 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 67,432 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside number plate light not working

Pass 17 Oct 2019 48,071 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 43,092 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 36,668 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 29,712 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 23,058 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 17,053 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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BD61 VYH is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BD61 VYH, 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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BD61 VYH is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 5 January 2012.

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