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EF61 RDX

2012 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

160,749 mi
Last recorded160,749 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 160,749 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 160,749 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 152,123 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 143,248 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 130,718 miles

n/s/r tyre 2mm

rear brake pads look low

Pass 28 Sep 2018 116,609 miles

n/s door mirror glass damaged

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit

slight play in o/s/f anti-roll bar linkage

Fail 28 Sep 2018 116,609 miles

Nearside 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))

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

n/s door mirror glass damaged

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit

slight play in o/s/f anti-roll bar linkage

Pass 26 Sep 2017 102,316 miles

uneven rear tyre wear

Fail 26 Sep 2017 102,316 miles

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

o/s/f tyre 1.6mm

uneven rear tyre wear

Pass 28 Sep 2016 86,266 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Undertrays fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2016 86,266 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2015 65,509 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 50,665 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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 RDX is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RDX, 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 RDX registered?

EF61 RDX is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 23 January 2012.

Is EF61 RDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF61 RDX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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