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BT61 FZL

2012 Ford Mondeo

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,052 mi
Last recorded140,052 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 FZL
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 140,052 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 128,561 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2024 128,487 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 118,155 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2023 118,057 miles

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

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

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

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 106,491 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 95,900 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 86,211 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 86,211 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 76,589 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.58mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.85mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 66,300 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 56,381 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)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 45,591 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 34,698 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 28,825 miles

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Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside rear tyre feathered

offside rear tyre feathered

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 FZL is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FZL, 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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What year was BT61 FZL registered?

BT61 FZL is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 30 January 2012.

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