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SH61 VWF

2012 Ford Mondeo

Brown Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

128,257 mi
Last recorded128,257 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH61 VWF
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 128,257 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 116,116 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 102,601 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 96,604 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 91,100 miles

Central rear exhaust support broken

Nearside Front tyre worn / bald on edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge

Offside Rear tyre worn / bald on edge

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

Rear brake pads low

Pass 29 Oct 2020 84,237 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 84,237 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 75,547 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 75,547 miles

Nearside Track rod end modified such that the steering is adversely affected track rod locking nut loose (2.1.3 (f) (ii))

Offside Track rod end modified such that the steering is adversely affected track rod locking nut loose (2.1.3 (f) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 75,277 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 69,049 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 64,463 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has small flat spots inside edge

Offside Rear tyre has a flat spot on tyre

Pass 10 Sep 2016 58,738 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 22 Sep 2015 53,905 miles

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

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

surface rust on all brake discs

Pass 18 Nov 2014 43,343 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Nov 2014 43,343 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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SH61 VWF is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Brown with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SH61 VWF, 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 SH61 VWF registered?

SH61 VWF is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 1 January 2012.

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The MOT history for SH61 VWF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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