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EN61 VFR

2012 Ford Mondeo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

211,307 mi
Last recorded211,307 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN61 VFR
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 211,307 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 207,785 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 207,762 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 204,812 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2022 197,321 miles

Near side front tyre close to limit Under covers fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2021 193,511 miles

Under covers Engine covers

Pass 28 Apr 2020 184,292 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Apr 2020 184,292 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps n/s and o/s (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 174,737 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear inner lamp not working

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 174,737 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear inner lamp not working

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 142,588 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted

items removed from drivers view

Fail 26 Jan 2018 142,588 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine cover and undertray fitted

items removed from drivers view

Pass 30 Jan 2017 113,142 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2016 84,648 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 55,212 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear axle bushes detioriated

windscreen chipped

Fail 2 Feb 2015 55,212 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear axle bushes detioriated

windscreen chipped

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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EN61 VFR is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EN61 VFR, 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 EN61 VFR registered?

EN61 VFR is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 2 February 2012.

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