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MT61 MXU

2012 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

204,325 mi
Last recorded204,325 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT61 MXU
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2023 204,325 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 204,321 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2023 197,573 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 197,572 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 172,849 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 161,161 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm to body (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 161,161 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced main beam bulb loose in holder (4.1.4 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm to body (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 149,031 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm to body mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 135,251 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 135,251 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 131,905 miles

o/s/headlamp bulb not seated correctly slightly affecting the beam image

Fail 8 Sep 2020 131,905 miles

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

o/s/headlamp bulb not seated correctly slightly affecting the beam image

Pass 18 Jun 2019 122,990 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 18 Jun 2019 122,990 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Jul 2018 113,368 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2018 113,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 111,211 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 81,016 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front blade bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front blade bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened metal to metal (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2016 91,776 miles

Engine covers fitted

Undertrays fitted

Fail 25 Nov 2016 91,776 miles

Engine covers fitted

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2015 89,099 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Borderline fail (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 75,749 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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MT61 MXU is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 MT61 MXU, 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 MT61 MXU registered?

MT61 MXU is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 4 January 2012.

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