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FP61 MDK

2012 Ford Mondeo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

148,267 mi
Last recorded148,267 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP61 MDK
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 148,267 miles

Lower general under body surface corrosion

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 146,323 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

horn poor working

Fail 4 Feb 2025 146,320 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear heat shield lose

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

horn poor working

Pass 2 May 2024 141,234 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 141,234 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2023 132,977 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2023 132,977 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 May 2022 123,892 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2021 115,001 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 115,001 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2020 106,466 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 97,777 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 97,777 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 86,129 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 69,441 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/45/18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 52,443 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 34,951 miles

Rear Brake pad(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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FP61 MDK is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in White with a 1,997cc 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 FP61 MDK, 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 FP61 MDK registered?

FP61 MDK is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 4 January 2012.

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