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FJ61 VFG

2012 Ford Mondeo

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

149,854 mi
Last recorded149,854 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ61 VFG
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 149,854 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 144,043 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2024 144,043 miles

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

Centre exhaust heat shield partially adrift still carrying out intended function

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

Pass 28 Dec 2023 137,948 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside 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))

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both near side tyres starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Moisture on inside of lens (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 132,548 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip no more than 10mm in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 130,706 miles

Central Rear heat shield is lose on the rear

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on front screen no more than 10 mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 128,979 miles

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

Rear exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Pass 13 Dec 2019 123,530 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2019 123,530 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 107,895 miles

Items on windscreen not effecting testers view of the road

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 13 Dec 2018 107,878 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Items on windscreen not effecting testers view of the road

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 8 Dec 2017 88,453 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 70,376 miles

Both front tyres wearing heavily on inner edge

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside number plate lamp slightly dim

Pass 24 Aug 2015 47,422 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Aug 2015 47,422 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre badly worn on edges

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Oct 2014 36,923 miles

small chips in windscreen

Pass 21 Oct 2013 26,813 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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FJ61 VFG is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FJ61 VFG, 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 FJ61 VFG registered?

FJ61 VFG is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 25 January 2012.

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