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BJ61 XLH

2011 Ford Mondeo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

116,834 mi
Last recorded116,834 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Mondeo93,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 XLH
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 116,834 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing With 3mm of tread remaining (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2025 116,831 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/60R16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing With 3mm of tread remaining (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 113,437 miles

Both rear tyres worn on edges

Corrosion on rear suspension components

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Offside front tyre bald on outer edge/worn on inner edge

Rear brake pads appear low

Pass 23 Oct 2023 110,008 miles

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

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

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

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 27 Oct 2022 107,198 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Both rear tyres heavily split cracked and perished 205-60-16 Goodyear

Engine oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2021 103,335 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on egdes

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Offside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 7 Oct 2020 100,238 miles

Both rear coil springs heavily corroded

Engine oil leaks

Offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges 205-55-16 Michelin

Offside rear tyre cuts in tread no cords showing

Fail 7 Oct 2020 100,238 miles

Both rear coil springs heavily corroded

Engine oil leaks

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges 205-55-16 Michelin

Offside rear tyre cuts in tread no cords showing

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both rear (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 96,009 miles

Both front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Fail 7 Oct 2019 96,004 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Both front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 9 Oct 2018 92,099 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushes split cracked and perished

Front brake pads wearing low

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 9 Oct 2018 92,099 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushes split cracked and perished

Front brake pads wearing low

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 84,310 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 84,196 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 10 Oct 2016 71,323 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 55,479 miles

front both tyres worn to the limit (inner)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 41,809 miles

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

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

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 XLH is a 2011 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XLH, 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 XLH registered?

BJ61 XLH is a 2011 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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