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MT61 XFL

2012 Ford Mondeo

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

166,695 mi
Last recorded166,695 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT61 XFL
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 166,695 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 166,693 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 162,726 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2024 162,725 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened spring arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 158,485 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 153,515 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 153,508 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 27 Jul 2021 141,216 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 18 Jun 2020 129,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 121,026 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 121,026 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 120,837 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and sidewall damage not to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged button damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 118,268 miles

Offside Front tyre is worn to 2.4mm on the inside edge

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Jan 2017 115,104 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 105,821 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 105,821 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts fouling on tyre (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread depth low

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

Offside Rear tyre tread depth low

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

no exhaust emissions blip detected

Pass 6 Jan 2015 84,059 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 XFL is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,560cc 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 MT61 XFL, 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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MT61 XFL is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 6 January 2012.

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