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BT61 DFY

2012 Ford Mondeo

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

197,637 mi
Last recorded197,637 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 DFY
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 197,637 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2025 197,398 miles

Nearside Rear Brake damaged to the extent that the braking system is adversely affected park brake cable broken (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected park brake cable fraying (1.1.21 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 190,992 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2024 190,813 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

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

Pass 29 Dec 2023 182,161 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive under trays and covers fitted preventing full inspection (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2023 182,159 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive under trays and covers fitted preventing full inspection (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 172,332 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays and covers fitted covering testable items

Pass 4 Jan 2022 165,202 miles

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))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 165,202 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 160,782 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 156,022 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 156,022 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre also out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2019 149,521 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 149,461 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 143,497 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 143,496 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside HEADLAMP MAIN BEAM PATTERN

Pass 3 Jan 2017 134,686 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 113,373 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 19 Dec 2014 89,025 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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BT61 DFY is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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