MOT Status
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159,071 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Spring carriers both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Emission control equipment obviously defective Leaking injector Fumes leaking into cabin (8.2.2.1 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn And corroded both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres Worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Both brake calliper seals split
Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Brake calliper piston seals split both sides
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged Both sides out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Indicator lens damaged
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust silencer insecure Missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bushes Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Bumper insecure
Offside Front Indicator lens damaged
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust heatsheild insecure
Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Engine too clean for emissions reading
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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EF61 RUO is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 RUO, 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 RUO registered?
EF61 RUO is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 13 January 2012.
Is EF61 RUO safe to buy?
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