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VE61 DZJ

2012 Ford Mondeo

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,136 mi
Last recorded108,136 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE61 DZJ
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 108,136 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front a rear (0.1 (b))

rear suspension trailing arm bushes breaking up

Pass 6 Jan 2025 102,188 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front a rear (0.1 (b))

exhaust corroded

headlamp beam deflectors fitted

rear suspension trailing arm bushes breaking up

Pass 19 Jan 2024 95,414 miles

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

exhaust corroded

rear suspension trailing arm bushes breaking up

rear tyres perished and tread stepped out worn on inner edges

Pass 11 Jan 2023 90,516 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2023 90,514 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 84,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3,MM SLIGHTLY WEARING INSIDE EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3,MM SLIGHTLY WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 79,245 miles

Offside Rear Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 75,406 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 75,406 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced LAMP LENS BROKEN. (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 70,693 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 70,693 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 68,986 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 64,652 miles

4 x wheel covers fitted.

Pass 13 Jan 2016 56,379 miles

4 X WHEEL COVERS,FITTED.

BOTH FRONT TYRES ON 4,MM BUT ARE SLIGHTLY CRACKING AROUND OUTER EDGE OFF SIDEWALL.

Pass 31 Dec 2014 52,071 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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VE61 DZJ is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VE61 DZJ, 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 VE61 DZJ registered?

VE61 DZJ is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 20 January 2012.

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