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BT61 DDX

2012 Ford Mondeo

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

185,225 mi
Last recorded185,225 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 DDX
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 185,225 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

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

Fail 13 Dec 2024 185,225 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 177,702 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 171,675 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess - Fraying (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play - Borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 166,963 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 166,928 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure on callaper (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both sides inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 161,476 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 161,339 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 151,189 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 150,925 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

n/s hand brake effort low

Pass 23 Jan 2019 137,068 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 123,947 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 109,309 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn in edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 94,185 miles

Centre engine cover and undertray fitted

Fail 6 Jan 2015 83,629 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 83,629 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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BT61 DDX is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BT61 DDX, 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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BT61 DDX is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 9 January 2012.

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