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BG61 ZJN

2011 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

260,481 mi
Last recorded260,481 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Mondeo93,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 ZJN
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 260,481 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 248,820 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2025 248,820 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 239,109 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2024 239,108 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut to cords on inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2023 226,859 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play very slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective at rear subframe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 226,859 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

engine oil level on min mark

Rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play very slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective at rear subframe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 212,622 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2022 212,622 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 203,492 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 197,320 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 184,151 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 184,151 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 171,779 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 152,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 152,533 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 123,737 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 78,565 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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BG61 ZJN is a 2011 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BG61 ZJN, 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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BG61 ZJN is a 2011 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 20 December 2011.

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