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EF61 PVK

2012 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

132,064 mi
Last recorded132,064 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 PVK
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 132,064 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arms bushes all worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust support bracket corroded off

Rear Heat shield loose on tank

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Spring support arms corroded thin (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 132,064 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush split away from casing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Under tray wet through with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arms bushes all worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust support bracket corroded off

Rear Heat shield loose on tank

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Spring support arms corroded thin (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 125,941 miles

Exhaust support bracket above rear axle broken off

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp beam pattern poor

Pass 4 Jan 2024 119,450 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Boot leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Dripping off gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 110,457 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 99,720 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 93,473 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 88,976 miles

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

Offside Front tyre bold on inner edge

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 79,638 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also worn uneven sawtooth pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 70,523 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 60,973 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 49,817 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 49,817 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 40,466 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 PVK is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EF61 PVK, 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 PVK is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 13 January 2012.

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