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EF61 SBZ

2012 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

72,249 mi
Last recorded72,249 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 SBZ
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 72,249 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 69,326 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 65,008 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 60,763 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 57,047 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 53,845 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 53,839 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 52,199 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 46,554 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 41,530 miles

All 4 tyres are cracked and perished

Engine covers and under-trays fitted preventing full visual inspection on some components

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 36,338 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 31,459 miles

Engine cover fitted

Undertray fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2015 24,743 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 SBZ is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 SBZ, 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

How do I check the history of EF61 SBZ?

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What year was EF61 SBZ registered?

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

Is EF61 SBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF61 SBZ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EF61 SBZ have outstanding finance?

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