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AF12 VRX

2012 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

232,007 mi
Last recorded232,007 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 VRX
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 232,007 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 231,953 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases just before back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Exhaust mounting defective central and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 219,950 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Mount before back box exhaust system secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Radiator lower mount bent on N/S

Fail 28 Mar 2024 219,949 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))

Exhaust mounting defective Mount before back box exhaust system secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Radiator lower mount bent on N/S

Pass 1 Mar 2023 207,925 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 207,923 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 196,066 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge - 215-50 R17 95W (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge - 215-50 R17 95W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 187,126 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2021 187,126 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 182,161 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 167,344 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Feb 2018 152,989 miles

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SIDEWALL

Pass 16 Mar 2017 141,271 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 118,799 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 84,235 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 84,235 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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AF12 VRX 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 68.8%.

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 AF12 VRX, 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 AF12 VRX registered?

AF12 VRX is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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