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EF61 RXU

2012 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

121,381 mi
Last recorded121,381 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 121,381 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 119,242 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 114,488 miles

Central Rear ehaust bracket snapped and corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Feb 2024 114,488 miles

Central Rear ehaust bracket snapped and corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 114,440 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust center bracket broken but still adequately supported (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear indicator bulb starting to show white light

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear indicator bulb starting to show white light

rear subframe corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2023 109,402 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Blade (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Blade (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2023 109,402 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Blade (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Blade (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 102,298 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 99,915 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2019 95,384 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear heat sheild insecure

Pass 27 Dec 2018 85,796 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 83,000 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 75,539 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 75,538 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 68,786 miles

Engine covers fitted

Undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2015 60,407 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 60,260 miles

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 RXU is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RXU, 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 RXU registered?

EF61 RXU is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 11 January 2012.

Is EF61 RXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF61 RXU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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