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EF61 PXE

2012 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,320 mi
Last recorded143,320 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 143,320 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front brake discs heavily corroded on inside face, advise replace (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake response low offside, advise attention

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corrosion setting in throughout underbody rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 133,862 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake response poor offside

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 133,862 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake response poor offside

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps New bulbs fitted at time of test (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 123,308 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear lower, offside being the worst (advice replace soon) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2024 123,244 miles

Front Position lamp not working Nearside and offside (4.2.1 (a) (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))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Nearside and offside rear trailing arm bushes bonding failure resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear lower, offside being the worst (advice replace soon) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 113,065 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 113,063 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position Catch releases without command with engine startup (6.2.1 (e))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin Due to failed injector seal (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From failed injector seal (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty Hazard lights activate with engine startup, can be switched off (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 95,201 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 83,590 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 79,113 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 70,762 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 64,315 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 56,554 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 46,030 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 35,451 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 PXE is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,997cc diesel 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 EF61 PXE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF61 PXE registered?

EF61 PXE is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 2 February 2012.

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