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SB61 ZFT

2012 Ford Mondeo

Black Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

108,024 mi
Last recorded108,024 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB61 ZFT
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 108,024 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2024 101,548 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 91,222 miles
Pass 23 May 2021 86,527 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2021 86,105 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 80,817 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 80,817 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm and bald on outside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 70,889 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 70,889 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint also has play (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 61,720 miles

Front tyres wearing inner edges

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 53,751 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s outer pad (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both o/s and n/s (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 47,817 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 41,130 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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SB61 ZFT is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 SB61 ZFT, 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 SB61 ZFT registered?

SB61 ZFT is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 7 February 2012.

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