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RF61 EYU

2012 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,274 mi
Last recorded93,274 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF61 EYU
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 93,274 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2026 93,094 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 85,812 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

n/s/f tyre side wall slight damage

Fail 29 Jan 2025 85,753 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

n/s/f tyre side wall slight damage

Pass 31 Jan 2024 80,501 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2024 80,499 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 73,241 miles

both front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 1 Feb 2022 65,278 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 56,083 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on very inner edge - rest of tread 4mm and slightly stress cracked in tread

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

Offside Rear trailing arm forward bush partially unbonded

Offside Rear tyre slightly stress cracked in tread

exhaust tail pipe slightly squashed

Pass 20 Jan 2020 53,220 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on very edges - rest of tread 4-5mm

Offside Rear trailing arm forward bush partially unbonded

exhaust tail pipe partially squashed

Fail 20 Jan 2020 53,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on very edges - rest of tread 4-5mm

Offside Rear trailing arm forward bush partially unbonded

exhaust tail pipe partially squashed

Pass 25 Jan 2019 47,061 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on very outer edge - rest of tread 4mm

Nearside Rear tyre worn on very edges - rest of tread 3-4mm

exhaust tail pipe partially squashed

slight lip to front brake discs - pads ok, 4mm approx.

Pass 29 Jan 2018 40,439 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 33,492 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 25,602 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 17,929 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge of tread

offside front tyre worn bald on inner edge of tread

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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RF61 EYU is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RF61 EYU, 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

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What year was RF61 EYU registered?

RF61 EYU is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 20 February 2012.

Is RF61 EYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF61 EYU shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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