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BG61 AYS

2012 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

216,310 mi
Last recorded216,310 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 AYS
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 216,310 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on inside edge 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded All pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Steering clonks no visible play

Vehicle underside generally corrodded

Fail 19 Oct 2020 216,310 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on inside edge 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded All pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Steering clonks no visible play

Vehicle underside generally corrodded

Pass 21 Oct 2019 204,045 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2019 204,044 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced Very dim (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 192,154 miles

Front brake pads low

Nearside rear light lense cracked

Both rear trailing arm bushes worn

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

Fail 9 Apr 2019 192,154 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both rear trailing arm bushes worn

Front brake pads low

Nearside rear light lense cracked

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 182,512 miles

Offside rear anti roll bar link slight leak

Offside rear trailing arm bush wearing

Pass 26 Mar 2018 171,541 miles

NSF tyre wearing outer edge

Rear bumper damaged

Fail 26 Mar 2018 171,541 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

NSF tyre wearing outer edge

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 5 Oct 2017 161,691 miles

Nearside Rear Lamp damaged but not affecting operation

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2017 161,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Close to cords (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working Damaged lamp that would show white light if working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Lamp damaged but not affecting operation

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 149,334 miles

Offside Rear Lamp damaged

Pass 27 Sep 2016 138,008 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 3mm ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 138,008 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both sides (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 3mm ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 124,501 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2016 124,501 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 110,540 miles

front number plate faded up.

front windscreen wiper blades smearing screen.

nearside front suspension lower arm balljoint boot damage.

Pass 13 Nov 2014 81,788 miles

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

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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BG61 AYS is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BG61 AYS, 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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BG61 AYS is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 16 January 2012.

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