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EJ61 TAU

2012 Ford Mondeo

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

213,559 mi
Last recorded213,559 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ61 TAU
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 213,559 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 200,115 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2022 200,115 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 196,536 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 196,529 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 190,740 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 177,062 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 165,401 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 157,024 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 139,289 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 108,158 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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EJ61 TAU is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EJ61 TAU, 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 EJ61 TAU registered?

EJ61 TAU is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 10 January 2012.

Is EJ61 TAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ61 TAU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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