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EF62 XLV

2012 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

123,981 mi
Last recorded123,981 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF62 XLV
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 123,981 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 113,519 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 113,512 miles

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 107,002 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 99,464 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 90,479 miles

Factory under covers fitted. Some components not visible.

General corrosion of front and rear subframes.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken at exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 86,382 miles

Central Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertray on car covering components

Fail 9 Mar 2021 86,371 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 Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertray on car covering components

Pass 2 Mar 2020 83,147 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 78,804 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 77,392 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

the emissions limits were tested and met but the DSM couldn’t register the reading

Pass 29 Nov 2017 60,749 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 46,448 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 34,119 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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EF62 XLV is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EF62 XLV, 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 EF62 XLV registered?

EF62 XLV is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 27 December 2012.

Is EF62 XLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF62 XLV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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