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EF61 KGN

2012 Ford Mondeo

Black Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

105,247 mi
Last recorded105,247 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 KGN
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2025 105,247 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Lump on the inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords on the inner edge of the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 102,483 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR tyre wearing on inner & outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF & OSR tyres wearing on inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 102,471 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear "Trailing arm" front bush partially detached from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear "Trailing arm" front bush partially detached from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR tyre wearing on inner & outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF & OSR tyres wearing on inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 99,638 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 94,595 miles

Offside Front brake caliper anti rattle spring missing

Pass 27 May 2022 90,521 miles

Both rear axle bushes starting to split

Offside Front Brake caliper retaining spring missing

Fail 26 May 2022 90,500 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Both rear axle bushes starting to split

Offside Front Brake caliper retaining spring missing

Pass 14 May 2021 84,729 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 84,729 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall as marked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2020 79,308 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 75,060 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 67,356 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 57,722 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 44,067 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 38,615 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 38,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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EF61 KGN is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EF61 KGN, 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 EF61 KGN registered?

EF61 KGN is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 17 January 2012.

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