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FT61 NXR

2012 Ford Mondeo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

115,326 mi
Last recorded115,326 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT61 NXR
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 115,326 miles

Coil spring corroded NSR & OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 106,598 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 100,200 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt as marked (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides as marked (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 98,536 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded as marked (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt as marked (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded as marked (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 98,531 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))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt as marked (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides as marked (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 97,057 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded as marked (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded as marked (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front exhaust mounting bracket corroded and broken as marked

Fail 6 Oct 2021 97,052 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged snapped (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side cable snapped (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed as marked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed as marked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded as marked (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded as marked (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front exhaust mounting bracket corroded and broken as marked

Pass 20 Oct 2020 96,623 miles

both rear tyres wearing very badly and cracking very badly on inner edges

Pass 20 Aug 2019 93,151 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2019 93,151 miles

Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 82,807 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 78,554 miles

Advise heat shield loose and sat on exhaust (rec)

All four tyres some wear to inner edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 78,554 miles

Advise heat shield loose and sat on exhaust (rec)

All four tyres some wear to inner edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 64,217 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Jan 2017 64,217 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Jan 2016 52,238 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 38,956 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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FT61 NXR is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Blue 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 FT61 NXR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FT61 NXR registered?

FT61 NXR is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is FT61 NXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT61 NXR shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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