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BD61 YCL

2012 Ford Mondeo

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

112,929 mi
Last recorded112,929 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD61 YCL
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 112,929 miles

n/s/f lower sus arm bush worn

Fail 30 Apr 2026 112,929 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 110,602 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2024 107,827 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 107,827 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 3 May 2023 104,506 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2023 104,506 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 May 2022 100,688 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner CV boot deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edges

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 98,011 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 96,769 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 94,964 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 94,964 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2018 91,573 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 85,677 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 85,677 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces of both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 83,165 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 70,928 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 53,272 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 YCL is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YCL, 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 YCL registered?

BD61 YCL is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 29 February 2012.

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