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DA61 WHN

2012 Ford Mondeo

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

148,454 mi
Last recorded148,454 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 WHN
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 148,454 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a slightly uneven wear pattern

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2025 148,449 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a slightly uneven wear pattern

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 142,046 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2024 142,038 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 125,227 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, Rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Both sides, shock absorber top mounts worn and crunching

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

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Advise early replacement (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both sides, parking brake cables fraying (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 113,177 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both sides, top mounts worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both sides, frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 113,177 miles

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both sides, top mounts worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both sides, frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 104,215 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 104,186 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 96,253 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, wearing on centre tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust shield insecure

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides, Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 96,253 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, wearing on centre tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust shield insecure

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides, Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 90,072 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, Front bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 79,943 miles

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 22 Jan 2018 77,809 miles

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

covers fitted obscuring components

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 16 Jan 2017 73,318 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 66,597 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 51,131 miles

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

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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DA61 WHN is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DA61 WHN, 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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DA61 WHN is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 25 January 2012.

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