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SB61 OTK

2012 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,766 mi
Last recorded133,766 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB61 OTK
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 133,766 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 121,398 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 110,519 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Feb 2024 110,319 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 93,980 miles

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 93,955 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 88,087 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 80,026 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 79,221 miles

Offside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 79,221 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 73,247 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 73,247 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 67,260 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 13 Jan 2017 61,666 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 56,930 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 41,975 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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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SB61 OTK is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SB61 OTK, 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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SB61 OTK is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 16 January 2012.

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