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EF61 PHN

2012 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,002 mi
Last recorded116,002 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 PHN
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 116,002 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 115,811 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 103,997 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. OFFSIDE BINDING SLIGHTLY (1.2.1 (b) (i))

HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

Pass 1 Dec 2022 98,279 miles

Front tyres inner edges worn

Pass 11 Jan 2022 87,093 miles

Heat shield above rear exhaust box / loose.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also uneven tread wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front suspension corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear suspension corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 87,052 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour Mixed colour headlamp bulbs. (4.1.4 (a))

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

Heat shield above rear exhaust box / loose.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also uneven tread wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front suspension corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear suspension corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 61,870 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 43,743 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 43,743 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 36,444 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 34,677 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 34,677 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2018 34,349 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 31,992 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 18 Jan 2016 28,484 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 23,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 PHN is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,560cc 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 EF61 PHN, 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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EF61 PHN is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 2 February 2012.

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