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AD12 DAO

2012 Ford Mondeo

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

159,069 mi
Last recorded159,069 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2022
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD12 DAO
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2022 159,069 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 140,153 miles

Offside Rear inner park light not working

Offside door mirror damaged

Fail 22 Feb 2021 140,148 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear inner park light not working

Offside door mirror damaged

Pass 9 Jan 2020

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

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 9 Jan 2020

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

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

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 24 Oct 2018 106,541 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear coil springs corroding

Fail 23 Oct 2018 106,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre cut on inner edge, cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested aim not tested do to dip beam inop (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear coil springs corroding

Pass 3 Nov 2017 87,841 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 68,217 miles

Oil leak gearbox ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 51,974 miles

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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AD12 DAO is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AD12 DAO, 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 AD12 DAO registered?

AD12 DAO is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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