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AF12 VVZ

2012 Ford Mondeo

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

163,321 mi
Last recorded163,321 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 VVZ
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 163,321 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 132,521 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Feb 2025 132,518 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Feb 2024 105,137 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 98,430 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 98,423 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2022 94,969 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 89,009 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 84,680 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 74,442 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 63,507 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 63,507 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both side (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 53,531 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 40,584 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 29,382 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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AF12 VVZ is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AF12 VVZ, 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

How do I check the history of AF12 VVZ?

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What year was AF12 VVZ registered?

AF12 VVZ is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 14 March 2012.

Is AF12 VVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 VVZ shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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