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BJ61 VKA

2011 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

167,664 mi
Last recorded167,664 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Mondeo93,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 VKA
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 167,664 miles

both rear tyres cracking and wearing on edges

brake pipes have protectvie coatings

front and rear suspension and subframes corroding

Fail 9 Aug 2025 167,664 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres cracking and wearing on edges

brake pipes have protectvie coatings

front and rear suspension and subframes corroding

Pass 17 Aug 2024 159,568 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear tyres crackign and wearing close to legal limit

front and rear suspension corroding

ns number plate light inop

slight play in steering rack

Fail 17 Aug 2024 159,568 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Position lamp not working nsf (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear tyres crackign and wearing close to legal limit

front and rear suspension corroding

ns number plate light inop

slight play in steering rack

Pass 25 Aug 2023 153,249 miles

both rear indicators discolouring

both rear tyres wearing on edges and cracking

brake pipes have protective coatings

engine covers fitted

front and rear suspension corroding

ns number plate light inop

slight play in steering rack

Pass 26 Aug 2022 145,204 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges and cracking

front and rear suspension corroding

oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2021 136,495 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges and cracking

engine and under covers fitted

exhaust corroding

nsf tyre wearing on edges

Fail 25 Aug 2021 136,490 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Position lamp not working osf (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn ns and os rear trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both rear tyres wearing on edges and cracking

brake fluid level low

engine and under covers fitted

exhaust corroding

nsf tyre wearing on edges

Pass 29 Jul 2020 130,069 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak

Fail 28 Jul 2020 130,061 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2019 123,009 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2019 123,009 miles

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both of front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 108,211 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 108,208 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 97,146 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2017 97,140 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 89,225 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 76,254 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2015 76,254 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 52,885 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Oct 2014 52,433 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BJ61 VKA is a 2011 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BJ61 VKA, 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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What year was BJ61 VKA registered?

BJ61 VKA is a 2011 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 3 November 2011.

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