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DG61 OTL

2012 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

159,524 mi
Last recorded159,524 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG61 OTL
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2024 159,524 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2024 159,524 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 154,488 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 154,469 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 150,089 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 139,587 miles

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

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 14 Nov 2020 133,045 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 129,457 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre castellated

Offside Front headlamp has moisture

Offside Rear tyre castellated

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

Rear exhaust heat shield is slightly insecure

Pass 22 Nov 2018 125,031 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 105,903 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 87,097 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 76,719 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Item removed from drivers view

Pass 20 Nov 2014 50,681 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 50,657 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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DG61 OTL is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 DG61 OTL, 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 DG61 OTL registered?

DG61 OTL is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 16 January 2012.

Is DG61 OTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG61 OTL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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