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MT61 XES

2012 Ford Mondeo

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

163,144 mi
Last recorded163,144 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT61 XES
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 163,144 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 157,184 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 152,342 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 148,038 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 140,586 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 123,748 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 123,747 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 110,465 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 104,651 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 98,212 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 93,264 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 88,603 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 80,200 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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MT61 XES is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,560cc 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 MT61 XES, 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 MT61 XES registered?

MT61 XES is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 30 January 2012.

Is MT61 XES safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT61 XES 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.

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